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100+ Wisest Solo Travel Quotes

We all love a good solo travel quote. They ignite a curiosity inside us, inspire us to get up off the couch, and sometimes, give us that push of courage to go!

There are plenty of solo travel quotes floating around the web, from the classics you see on every Instagram feed (“ Not all those who wander are lost” ), to the motivational, philosophical, and super poetic.

But what about the wisest? The travel solo quotes which are thought provoking, which change your mindset, and actually impart wisdom?

Here you’ll find 100+ of our favorites – copy and paste them to social media, share the images to Pinterest, or send them to a friend who’s planning their solo trip. Share this post to inspire others to also travel alone !

After you get some inspiration from these wise solo travel quotes, go to our funny travel quotes article to laugh out loud!

• 1 Solo Travel Quotes to Give You Courage
• 2 Solo Travel Quotes for Inspiration
• 3 Wise Advice (Packaged as a Solo Trip Quote)
• 4 Solo Travel & Personal Growth Quotes
• 5 You’ll Laugh at These Travel Alone Quotes
• 6 Solo Female Travel Quotes
• 7 Quotes About the Solo Travel Experience
• 8 Solo Travelling Quotes You Haven’t Heard Before
• 9 Classic Travel Alone Quotes
• 10 Save These Travel Alone Quotes to Pinterest

Solo Travel Quotes to Give You Courage

#1 “don’t be scared to walk alone. don’t be scared to like it.” — john mayer.

We love this solo travel quote, as taking the first step is most often the scariest part of solo travel. And many people will let fear convince them that it’s OK not to even try, because once they get out into the world, they probably won’t even like it.

Nothing could be further from the truth!

For most solo travelers, that first trip is a liberating experience, though you have to be open to actually enjoying the experience. So we encourage you to not let fear get in the way of actually booking, but also to fully embrace the experience, and not be scared to like it!

#2 “I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth. Then I ask myself the same question” – Harun Yahya

I think all we can say to this is:

#3 “Great people do things before they’re ready. They do things before they know they can do it. Doing what you’re afraid of, getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks like that — that’s what life is. You might be really good.” – Amy Poehler

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#4 “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks

It’s true – once you’ve made up your mind that you’re going to travel solo, your subconscious accepts that it’s going to happen. You might still experience certain levels of nervousness, excitement, fear, and anxiety in the lead up, but acceptance overwhelmingly diminishes fear.

#5 “One day you’ll wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now”. – Paulo Coelho

We love this solo trip quote, because it encourages everyone to live life to the fullest, and reminds us that none of us are guaranteed ‘someday’.

Don’t plan for ‘someday’.

Plan to live your life now.

#6 “There are better things ahead than any we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis

#7 “Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it?” – Caroline Myss

Well, do you?

#8 “If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.” – Maxwell Maltz

One of the most common questions we’re asked as solo travelers is ‘don’t you get lonely’?

Because this is a big fear many people have of traveling alone (the fear of being alone is a legitimate anxiety disorder called Autophobia /  Monophobia ).

But there’s a certain beauty to being confident, comfortable, and happy in your own company, and if you have a good relationship with yourself, you’ll find that you’re never lonely on the road. For those times when you are, it’s easy enough to meet new people when traveling on your own , which is why this is such a relevant solo travel quote.

#9 “To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

It is expected that someone like Elizabeth Gilbert, author of word famous Eat, Pray, Love, thinks this way, and we also agree that a generous dose of conviction in the powers of solo travel is required to take the first step in trip planning .

#10 “Don’t ever accept anyone else’s preconceived limitations. If there’s something you want to do, there isn’t any reason you can’t do it.” – Amy Dodson

Women are often told “don’t do this”, “you can’t travel alone without a man”, “you can’t go to this country because you will not be safe”, etc. Don’t live someone else’s life – live your own.

Research a destination that has what you like and want, prepare and plan for anything that can happen, get travel insurance , follow all the safety precautions and get ready to have a great trip. This quote could not be more applicable to a solo trip!

#11 “Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” – Helen Keller

Helen Keller was spot on with this quote. Many people are afraid to travel solo because they fear it’s unsafe. However most destinations around the world are just as safe as the place you live in, and  you’re just as likely, if not even more likely, to be caught out in a dangerous situation when you’re at home. 

For instance, did you know that falling out of bed claims 450 American lives yearly? Ladders, lawn mowers, and even vending machines are among the mundane, every day objects which can be dangerous – but you don’t avoid buying a chocolate bar because a between two and four people die each year due to vending machine accidents.

While traveling comes with its own risks, it is the fear of the unknown , or xenophobia, that makes us more scared of a solo trip rather than the actual risk of visiting a place which may carry the same dangers as going about our daily life.

If that’s the case, you may as well travel solo. Remember this solo travel quote next time you are considering to go on a trip on your own.

#12 “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand

Word. A wise quote perfectly suitable for a solo trip.

#13 “Life shrinks or expands in proportion with one’s courage.” – Anaïs Nin

It’s true – the more courageous you are to try new things in life, the richer and more fulfilling your life becomes. You have far more possibilities in life when you are open to them, and travel opens the mind like nothing else.

Remember this saying next time you are afraid of doing something, anything, and specifically when booking your next solo trip .

#14 “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver

We plan to travel, and explore every inch of this beautiful, fascinating, chaotic, and culturally diverse world! 

#15 “Just go” – Every Solo Traveler Ever

Yep, this may not sound like the most complex of our solo travel quotes, but it sure is the one holding the most truth. 

Solo Travel Quotes for Inspiration

#16 “dare to live the life you always wanted” – unknown.

One of the most inspiring of the traveling solo quote (though it applies to many situations in life), be daring, and be brave, build the life of your dreams and make sure that it includes traveling on your own.

#17 “Reality is negotiable” – Unknown

#18 “life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body. but rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming …. wow what a ride.” – mark frost.

Going on an adventure can truly feel like this travel quote, and is there a greater adventure than a solo trip? 

#19 “It is in all of us to defy expectations, to go into the world and to be brave, and to want, to need, to hunger for adventures. To embrace the chance and risk so that we may breathe and know what it is to be free.” – Mae Chevrette

It’s true – we’re all capable of embracing adventure, facing our fears, and living our best life. Freedom, flexibility and the ability to do what we want is one of the main reasons we travel solo.

While everybody who lives, will die, not everybody who dies, has lived.

Ponder that for a moment!

#20 “Sometimes, one day in a different place will give you more than 10 years of life at home.” – Anatole France 

This solo travel quote is another of our favorites, because even if you only muster the courage to take a weekend trip alone, just having spent 48 hours outside of your comfort zone can teach you more about both yourself, and the world, than you ever would have otherwise known.

#21 “Travel is as much a passion as ambition or love” – Letitia Elizabeth Landon

If you asked a die hard traveler to choose between travel, ambition, or love, well…It’d be a tough choice!

As any solo traveler will tell you, their love to traveling independently is as deep as any addiction, which is why we appreciate this solo travel quote so much.

#22 “Now more than ever do I realize that I will never be content with a sedentary life, that I will always be haunted by thoughts of a sun-drenched elsewhere.” – Isabelle Eberhardt

Or in other words, once you’ve seen the sun shine on the other side of the world, once you’ve raised a glass with locals, laughed in a foreign tongue, tasted exotic food, and been exposed to the wonders of the world outside your bubble, you’ll never be content with life as it once was.

When it comes to travel solo quotes we can all relate to, this one explains the feeling of wander and wonder more than any other.

#23 “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey.” – Fitzhugh Mullan

After-all, if you’re so consumed with making sure you don’t run into any hiccups, you’ll probably never end up taking that trip, and that would be a shame.

The very beauty of travel, and very thing which encourages the most personal growth, are the bumps, hiccups, and ‘potholes’ in the road. You learn to find solutions, you prove to yourself that you can overcome any challenges and you grow as a person.

These are also the stories you remember and retell for decades to come.

I mean, which epic tale of adventure has ever started with ‘Everything went smoothly’?! Remember this fun solo traveling quote next time you are going through a truly bumpy road.

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#24 “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins

It’s true – and to pull a quote from Nelson Mandela, to explain this epic solo travel quote;

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

Once you take the first step towards that trip on your own, you will suddenly realize the world of opportunities ahead of you. If you need a confidence boost, join some of the best Facebook travel groups to get inspired!

#25 “The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” – Anna Quindlen

It’s tough to move forward when you feel as though your present is trapped by your past.

But it doesn’t have to be.

Your future can be whatever you want it to be. Go on, save for that trip and just go.

#26 “Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith.” – Margaret Shepard

Traveling on your own certainly feels like a massive leap of faith, especially that first time.

#27 “Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life changing experience of your life. Try it at least once!” – Unknown

It’s true – travel is scary, and traveling alone even more so. But of all the travel alone quotes, this one is particularly wise and poignant, because after-all, the scariest and toughest paths to follow are often the most rewarding.

Plus, of all the testimonials we have on our website, this is perhaps the feeling that most resonates with those going on their first trip.

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Wise Advice (Packaged as a Solo Trip Quote)

#28 “don’t call it a dream…call it a plan” – unknown.

It’s very simple, but very powerful psychology – if you call it a plan instead of a dream, you’re affirming to yourself that it WILL happen.

#29 “Traveling is not something you’re good at, it’s something you do, like breathing.” – Gayle Foreman

One of the rare solo traveling quotes that sums up how almost every solo traveler feels – travel is simply not something you can do without once you’ve tried it.

It’s just as important to life as oxygen.

#30 “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley

How true is that solo travel quote?

First hand experience will always  trump second hand knowledge, and so often people’s tales and experiences with a destination are influenced based on their own personal interests, style, and bias. In today’s social media and connected world, this saying is even more true.

When you visit a place for the first time you almost always realize that most of what you’ve been told about the place is completely wrong – but the only way to find out is to plan a trip and visit.

So pack that suitcase , and go see for yourself so your opinions are based on your own first hand experience.

#31 “If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.” – Anthony Bourdain

Throughout his life, Anthony Bourdain had many classic quotes with thoughts on life and culture and pretty much any other topic, and he inspired many travelers to get out and explore the world solo.

These specific words are truly timeless when it comes to the impact of traveling solo .

#32 “The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” – Henry David Thoreau

At some point, there’s only so long you can wait for your friends to be willing and ready to join you until you realize that you’re going to have to travel alone. Sometimes waiting for people to join you means you’ll never travel at all.

If you are scared, research a destination and plan our trip in detail ; If you are afraid to feel lonely, find ways to meet people or find a travel buddy ; If you want to have great pictures of your trip, learn how to take photos of yourself alone .

Whatever you need to do, but don’t wait up on others.

#33 “You know more of a road by having traveled it than by all the conjectures and descriptions in the world.” – William Hazlitt

Nothing, and we mean  nothing  will  ever  beat seeing something for yourself.

It just won’t.

That’s why we love this honest solo trip quote.

#34 “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” – Suzy Strutner.

Beat those stereotypes and don’t stick to meeting what others expect of you, only what you want to get for yourself.

#35 “It is pointless to embark on any journey if you do not believe yourself worthy of the destination.” – Anthon St. Maarten

Solo travel means spending more time with yourself than ever before, without the interruptions of day to day life, without work or friends. You deserve it.

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#36 “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” – J. K. Rowling

We sometimes hear our members say that they tried to go on their first solo trip and did not enjoy it. They took a risk, and it did not work out. And that’s ok, life is about taking risks, failing and learning.

#37 “Adventure should be part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing.” – Holly Morris

We agree. Adventure  should  be part of everybody’s life. 

Ultimately, do you want to simply exist? Or do you want to  live ?!

And there is no greater adventure than a solo trip and that’s why we included this deep quote in our list.

#38 “You don’t choose the day you enter the world and you don’t chose the day you leave. It’s what you do in between that makes all the difference.” – Anita Septimus

Write your own chapters in-between and make sure solo travel is included in some.

#39 “A person needs at intervals to separate themselves from family and companions and go to new places. You must go without familiars in order to be open to influences, to change.” – Katharine Butler Hathaway

Of all the wise solo travel quotes on this list, this one is perhaps the one which most simply states the truth about traveling solo. No matter what great friends or family you have, spending time away and with yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.

#40 “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

One of the most commonly mustered solo travel quotes , Mark Twain’s paragraph is the perfect encouragement to catch that first flight .

Solo Travel & Personal Growth Quotes

#41 “a mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions”. – oliver wendell holmes, jr..

Both physically and metaphorically true, this quote is so true when it comes to travel.

Once you’ve been exposed to new ways of seeing the world, new perspectives, new ways of doing things, and new ways of thinking, your mind will have been stretched and will never fit back within the box it first came in.

Reverse culture shock is how those whose minds have been “overstretched” feel when they return to their old life.

#42 “The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude.” – Paul Theroux

This perfectly sums up traveling alone and explains why we all feel much more introspective and like we can finally send time with ourselves when we go on a solo trip.

#43 “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware”. – Martin Buber 

This is one of the classic solo travelling quotes, and speaks to the hidden personal growth people often discover from traveling – lessons they didn’t sign up for and were least expecting.

#44 “I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more.” – Thomas Jefferson

We could not agree more with Thomas Jefferson and this simple yet powerful quote about solo travel.

#45 “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch

It surely does, and a solo trip is the best way to get over the fence of your comfort zone.

#46 “Without new experiences something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” – Frank Herbert

Every time we try something new we fire new neural connections and that’s why it is so great for general mental wellbeing. Traveling solo, by definition, will activate a lot of those connections and it’s why it has such a rewarding effect on our own confidence. 

#47 “A person susceptible to ‘Wanderlust’ is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.” – Pico Iyer

You could argue that we are all susceptible to wanderlust, or at least, we have never met anyone who is not addicted to travel, but it is true that what is actually addictive is the change, the learning, the growth, the building of your self confidence, the excitement that comes with new things.

#48 “The best trip is the journey you take in finding yourself.” – Angela Vallely

As solo travel quotes goes this one is a favorite one among our members because it is a realisation you may not have before going on a solo trip but which is certainly something you get back home after that first trip on your own.

Besides traveling somewhere new, it is the journey inside your brain and your own mind that is probably the most addictive part of a solo tip.

#49 “If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.” – Angelina Jolie

Being exposed to the world is the greatest gift you can give yourself. 

#50 “Some journeys take you farther from where you come from, but closer to where you belong.” – Ron Franscell

Have you ever felt like you need to get away from your familiar environment to find out how much you love it? Perspective is golden.

This quote about traveling alone is a great reminder of just that.

#51 “As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it’s inevitable that you will discover just how capable you are!” – Unknown

This is the most spot on of all the alone travel quotes on this list; When you travel solo you learn to rely on yourself, and with this independence comes a great sense of confidence in your abilities, and greater sense of self worth. This is perhaps the greatest benefit of traveling alone .

You quickly realize you  are  capable of catching connecting international flights, navigating your way around a foreign city, and ordering food in a restaurant where you don’t speak the language.

After you’ve spent some time traveling solo, and learned to trust your decision making and trust in yourself, anything will seem possible.

#52 “Some journeys can be only travelled alone!” – Ken Poirot

Whether you read this travel alone quote in the metaphorical sense, for a journey of personal growth, or in the literal sense, where all of your friends have bailed and you’ve been left to travel alone, it rings true on many different levels!

Thanks Ken!

#53 “I learned my strengths and my weaknesses. I experienced the exhilaration of the ups and the despairs of the lows and most of the feelings in between… I learned courage and I learned it myself” – Ann Stirk

There’s no-where to hide when you’re traveling alone, and you certainly can’t hide from yourself. Solo travel will shine a very strong spotlight on your strengths and your weaknesses, and in doing so you’ll learn a lot about yourself. This is often impossible when you can retreat to the comfort of your home and it’s what makes this quote on solo travel so raw and honest to the reality of traveling on your own.

#54 “This is the journey of your life. Don’t try to explain it to others, because only you can see it.” – Nitin Namdeo

You’ll Laugh at These Travel Alone Quotes

#55 “if you have to wait for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime” – unknown.

We touched on this in solo travel quote #32, but it’s such wise advice that it’s been repackaged and re-worded so many times!

It’s always true!

#56 “Did you ever notice that the first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone?” – Erma Bombeck

#57 “watching sunsets around the world is boring – said no one ever” – unknown.

Literally – we doubt you’ll find  anyone  who’s  ever  said this!

#58 “I travel a lot. I hate having my life disrupted by routine”. – Caskie Stinnett 

It’s true. There’s quite a classic solo travel quote which goes hand in hand with this one quite nicely: “Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you”.

Whether or not this is true (that monotony can prove deadly), we’re not willing to risk our lives to find out!

#59 “I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” – Daphne Du Maurier

Did you ever notice that you pay more attention to the places, the sounds, the flavors and the smells on a trip you take with yourself? This solo travel quote explains just what most of us who love to travel solo have realised; you are just more in the moment and more immersed in the destination when you don’t have company to distract you.

#60 “Traveling is the ruin of all happiness! There’s no looking at a building here after seeing Italy” – Fanny Burney

Solo Female Travel Quotes

#61 “good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.” – mae west.

We know which girl we prefer to be! 

#62 “An adventure may be worn as a muddy spot or it may be worn as a proud insignia. It is the woman wearing it who makes it the one thing or the other” – Norma Shearer

We don’t mind getting a bit dirty!

#63 “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” – Roman Payne

Be the queen of your own world and follow in the footsteps of this quote on traveling solo by exploring and discovering.

#64 “As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.”  – Virginia Woolf

Virginia Woolf was one of the most important modernist writers of the 20th-century, and while she was more than just a women’s writer , her quotes and writings still have particular relevance to females to this day, almost 80 years after her death.

We particularly love the application of this quote into the solo travel context; it truly sums up the feeling of those of us who identify as ‘citizens of the world’.

#65 “We still live in a world in which a significant fraction of people, including women, believe that a woman belongs and wants to belong exclusively in the home.” –  Rosalyn Sussman

We’re working to disprove this and hope that travel can help open doors and minds.

#66 “The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine

Don’t let fear hold you back from making genuine connections with people abroad, they may turn into a lifetime friendship.

#67 “When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.” – Diane Von Furstenberg

You will always have yourself and a solo trip will show you just how capable and strong you can be.

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#68 “I hope the fathers and mothers of little girls will look at them and say ‘yes, women can.” – Dilma Rousseff

And we hope that this spirit extends to solo travel.

#69 “Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” – Barbara De Angelis

Traveling on your own as a woman is one of the most empowering adventures you can go on and it is also a great reminder to devote some time to yourself, so don’t forget about this quote when on your next solo trip.

#70 “If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can’t they fly in Space?” – Valentina Tereshkova

Seriously. Why can’t they.

#71 “Just watch, all of you men. I’ll show you what a woman can do…I’ll go across the country, I’ll race to the Moon… I’ll never look back.”  – Edna Gardner Whyte

Despite living in a modern, progressive age, where gender equality is widely championed and accepted, we still live in a society where women are underestimated, and their capabilities often undervalued.

“Women are not interested in traveling alone”

This was the answer a member of our community got from her university’s panel when she pitched her final year project: A planning app for women traveling solo. It seems the panel was out of touch with the reality:

– 2016-19 Google searches for “Solo Female Travel” have increased 400% – 65% of US women in a relationship also vacation solo – 80% of the travel decisions are made by women

So, to quote Edna Gardner Whyte , a pilot for over 60 years, and a pioneer aviator, – “Just watch, all of you men. I’ll show you what a woman can do”!

#72 “She remembered who she was and the game changed.” – Lalah Delia

#73 “i’ve never found my sex a hinderment; never faced a difficulty, which a woman, as well as a man, could not surmount; never felt a fear of danger; never lacked courage to protect myself. i’ve been in tight places and have seen harrowing things.” – harriet chalmers adams.

Be like Harriet: fearless!

Quotes About the Solo Travel Experience

#74 “to awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. you are surrounded by adventure. you have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown.” – freya stark.

Freya Stark is perhaps one of the most commonly quoted writers of the 20th century; and explorer and travel writer who lived for 100 years between 1893 – 1993, she wrote more than 25 books on her travels in the Middle East and Afghanistan – countries that are still considered off the beaten path for travelers almost 100 years later.

A true pioneer in solo female travel, Freya was one of the first non-Arabs to travel through the southern Arabian Desert so this is one of our favorite solo travel quotes on this list.

#75 “One of the great things about travel is that you find out how many good, kind people there are.” – Edith Wharton

There is so much truth to this – people around the world are overwhelmingly kind, and we truly believe that once people travel, and realize this – form connections with locals, and realize the warmth of their hearts and hospitality, it would bridge many cultural divides.

#76 “Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” — Jacqueline Boone

Meeting new interesting people is one of the greatest benefits of traveling alone . After-all, the motto of every solo traveler is that strangers are simply friends you haven’t met yet!

#77 “Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.” – Michael Palin

#78 “Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no-one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.” – Hannah Arendt

This solo travel quote speaks to the liberating nature of traveling alone. You’re free from any limitations you feel you may face at home – nobody abroad knows you so you can embrace your ‘true self’, or the self you most wish to be.

You can step outside of the limitations of your reputation, of your friends and family’s expectations, and be truly free.

#79 “London on your own actually seems more exotic than Egypt on a tour.” – Laura Fraser

It’s absolutely true! You don’t have to go far or wide to seek adventure – don’t think you have to throw yourself straight in the deep end on a solo tour to an exotic land or culture – start small, and even an adventure in your own backyard can offer the same type of adventure and exhilaration if you’re doing it on your own. Never forget this quote on solo travel next time you explore our backyard.

#80 “I am never happier than when I am alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.” – Storm Jameson

Also playing into our above note on the liberating nature of solo travel; you’re not judged as harshly as you are at home, and you can freely live, explore, and enjoy the world, on your own terms, without being unduly noticed.

#81 “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s OK. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain

We truly do love the wisdom of Anthony Bourdain and this quote that best explains what happens on a solo trip is one of his best.

Solo Travelling Quotes You Haven’t Heard Before

#82 “live your life by a compass, not a clock.” – stephen covey.

Though do learn how to read one first!

#83 “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” ― Jack Kerouac

Seriously – when was mowing the lawn  ever  memorable?! Go climb Kilimanjaro instead!

#84 “Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” – Alan Keightley

If you are told traveling solo is not for you, remember not to let anyone question your choices or make you fit in their mould, remember this wise solo travel quote and go on with your own view of the world.

#85 “I fear regret more than I fear failure” – Unknown

It’s true that we get to the end of our lives, and regret the things we  didn’t  do, far more than the things we did.

Live a life without regrets. Go travel solo!

#86 “Travel opens your mind as few other things do. It is its own form of hypnotism, and I am forever under its spell.” – Libba Bray

Whether you call it the travel bug, itchy feet, restlessness, or a serious case of wanderlust, there is a certain magic to travel which will hypnotize, and forever change you.

And travel is an addiction from which there is no known cure, and most will never recover!

But we don’t say this lightheartedly – travel addition is very real . Psychiatrists have historically named extreme cases of the travel bug as “dromomania”: a diagnoseable condition where the primary symptom is an uncontrollable urge to walk or wander.

The term was officially added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders  as an “impulse-control disorder” and “psychiatric problem” in 2000. The definition states: “sufferers have an abnormal impulse to travel; they are prepared to spend beyond their means, sacrifice jobs, lovers, and security in their lust for new experiences.”

#87 “Every dreamer knows that it is entirely possible to be homesick for a place you’ve never been to – perhaps more homesick than for familiar ground.” – Judith Thurman

You’ll find you stop missing home the moment you leave. This is a travel quote we love, even if it sounds contradictory.

#88 “To me, travel is more valuable than any stupid piece of bling money can buy.” – Raquel Cepeda

Ever heard people say experiences make you richer than material bling?

There’s truth to this!

#89 “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru

You don’t have to go too far to have adventures, sometimes, all it takes is for us to open our eyes to what’s around us with renewed curiosity.

#90 “Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” — Buddha

Even the Buddha had a solo travel quote to share and he for sure was on to something. Don’t wait up on others, set forth.

#91 “Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” – David McCullough Jr.

Forget about the showing off and the social media likes and instead focus on what good you can bring others. Live by this solo trip quote, always.

Classic Travel Alone Quotes

#92 “i am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – mary anne radmacher.

One of our favorite classic solo travel quotes from Mary Anne Radmacher, who is a writer, artist and public speaker often covering topics on living a full, creative, and balanced life.

Many of her quotes are worthy for this list – another we love perhaps belongs in our section above on solo travel quotes to give you courage:

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.”

#93 “Where-ever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius

This is true of every aspect of life, but we particularly love it when applied to the context of solo travel.

#94 “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, to gain all while you give; to roam the roads of lands remote, to travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Andersen

The Danish author captured this so perfectly, beautiful and succinctly – to travel truly is to live!

#95 “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller

Another of Helen’s amazing pieces of wisdom, this is also one of the most repeated solo female travel quotes of all times because it so simply spells the “carpe diem” mentality.

#96 “Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

The great explorer Ibn Battuta was one of the first and most epic world adventurer and he sure understood the power of setting off on an epic trip. This famous travel quote is another of the most repeated ones.

#97 “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” – Anaïs Nin

#98 “the impulse of travel is one of the hopeful symptoms of life.” – agnes repplier .

#99 “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustav Flaubert

Travel will very quickly shatter any pre-conceived notions of your own self importance, or that the world revolves around you. The world is populated by 7.8 billion  people  and this realization is a very humbling experience.

Travel will keep you modest, and keep you grounded.

#100 “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine

And the world, if we may say so, is a pretty compelling page turner!

Trust us, you don’t want to put it down having only read one page!!

#101 “A ship is safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.” – Gael Attal

It’s true – that’s literally not what they’re built for. We’ll let you draw the metaphor to solo travel.

#102 “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” – Dalai Lama

Solid, wise advice to live by concentrated in this travel quote.

#103 “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag

We will finish this list of wise solo travel quotes with what is most likely the most well known of all by Susan Sontag.

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65 Inspiring & Uplifting Travel Alone Quotes for Solo Travel

When you’re on the road solo or planning to travel alone, quotes can help to inspire and uplift you. These 65 beautiful solo travel quotes from literature, pop culture and history make the perfect solo travel captions for social media.

You only need to search the internet to see there are millions of inspirational quotes about travelling out there. Solo travel quotes have a special ingredient – not only can they ignite wanderlust and stoke passion for the great unknown, they have the added benefit of giving strength and courage to a solo traveller who is facing the world alone.

Solo travel is a life-changing experience . As with all travel, it’s often difficult to find the right words to describe your trip, or to convey how travel has altered your life once you get back home.

To give your confidence and boost and help you share your solo travel experience with the world, I’ve curated this epic list of 65 meaningful and insightful travel alone quotes.

Copy and paste them for your next social media update, or send them to a friend who’s planning their solo trip. However you choose to use these solo travel quotes, they are guaranteed to inspire and delight!

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Short and sweet solo travel quotes

Short travel alone quotes are perfect for social media, including solo travel announcements (that exciting moment when you make your trip official!), or your first travel solo travel update from the road.

These popular and not-so-famous quotations beautifully capture what it’s like to travel alone, with only yourself for company.

“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world.”

– Freya Stark

“I am never happier than when I am alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.”

– Storm Jameson

“Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.”

– Hannah Arendt

“A nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.”

– Isabelle Eberhardt

“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.”

– Mary Anne Radmacher

“The journey of life is amazingly beautiful if you take it as a fearless adventure.”

– Debasish Mridha

“When a thing beckons you to explore it without telling you why or how, this is not a red herring; it’s a map.”

– Gina Greenlee

“Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.”

– John Mayer

“Some journeys can be only travelled alone!”

– Ken Poirot

“If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.”

– Maxwell Maltz

“Keep good company – that is, go to the Louvre.”

– Paul Cezanne

“Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.”

“The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.”

– Henry David Thoreau

“There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.”

– Mandy Hale

“You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.”

– Diane Von Furstenberg

“Surely, of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest.”

“I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.”

– Daphne Du Maurier

“Always choose the window seat. We often forget there’s magic of flying. But what it brings to our lives is undeniably the stuff of dreams.”

– Timi Nadela

“Sometimes the best journeys are those, that start when we do not plan, continue how we do not expect and are taking us places we do not know.”

– Aisha Mirza

“Life is a journey with almost limitless detours.”

“The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude.”

– Paul Theroux

“I used to be a pedestrian before, now I am the rider on the same road.”

– Piyush Paudyal

“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.”

– Anaïs Nin

Motivational quotes for planning a solo trip

When you’re planning to visit a new country or a foreign city by yourself for the first time, the hardest part can be finding the inner courage to pack your backpack and make your solo travel dreams a reality.

These travel alone quotes speak to the very heart of solo travel – the push and pull between indecision , wanting to do the right thing while also finding freedom and empowering yourself to spread your wings.

You may feel nervous – that’s totally normal – but have faith that a well-planned solo journey is almost always a step in the right direction.

“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.”

– Erol Ozan

“This is the journey of your life. Don’t try to explain it to others, because only you can see it.”

– Nitin Namdeo

“It is pointless to embark on any journey if you do not believe yourself worthy of the destination.”

– Anthon St. Maarten

“To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.”

– Elizabeth Gilbert

“Forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion.”

– Oprah Winfrey

“Adventure should be part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing.”

– Holly Morris

“A ship is safe in the harbour, but that’s not what ships are built for.”

– Gael Attal

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

– Mark Twain

Poetic quotes about solo travel

These longer solo travel quotes are nothing short of art.

“Everywhere you go, you shall find dramatic splendour and awe because your majestic soul is part of the vivid whole, and nothing about you is ignoble.”

– Kilroy J. Oldster

“The goal of my life is to tie adventure to my feet, stock memories in my pocket, hold imagination in my palms like fairy dust and sprinkle it on my tales.”

– Mitali Meelan

“It seemed an advantage to be travelling alone. Our responses to the world are crucially moulded by the company we keep, for we temper our curiosity to fit in with the expectations of others… “Being closely observed by a companion can also inhibit our observation of others; then, too, we may become caught up in adjusting ourselves to the companion’s questions and remarks, or feel the need to make ourselves seem more normal than is good for our curiosity.” 

– Alain de Botton

“I am of course lost in this journey I’m on, but I do remain confident, though I am lost it will be a great adventure, this adventure will surpass my wildest imagination. So call me a fool, but I’m happy to be lost.”

– Micheline Jean Louis

“It’s not getting from A to B. It’s not the beginning or the destination that counts. It’s the ride in between…This train is alive with things that should be seen and heard. It’s a living, breathing something – you just have to want to learn its rhythm.”

– David Baldacci

“To awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure. You have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown.”

Solo female travel quotes

Solo female travel is becoming more and more popular. I’ve done a few solo trips in recent years, and it never ceases to amaze me how different my travel experience is when I’m alone rather than with my partner or friends.

These quotations capture the independent spirit of solo female travellers.

“Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.”

“When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.”

“Looking in the mirror, I saw a joyful face. And this happy girl was just about to go on a trip, with a one way ticket in her bag. Life was a never ending journey.”

– Nico J. Genes

“She remembered who she was and the game changed.”

– Lalah Delia

Quotes that prove solo travel makes you stronger

Solo travel often starts with taking a leap of faith. If it’s your first solo trip, you must actively work on believing in yourself and trusting your instincts.

Sometimes in travel (and in life), the only certainty is uncertainty. Things won’t always be easy, things wont’ always go to plan. Barriers and hurdles are almost guaranteed – but these experiences are likely to make you stronger and more resilient.

These travel alone quotes are all about testing your limits.

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

– Neale Donald Walsch

“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s OK. The journey changes you; it should change you.

“It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”

– Anthony Bourdain

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion with one’s courage.”

“It is in all of us to defy expectations, to go into the world and to be brave, and to want, to need, to hunger for adventures. To embrace the chance and risk so that we may breathe and know what it is to be free.”

– Mae Chevrette

“Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively, unless you can choose a challenge instead of a competence.”

– Eleanor Roosevelt

“On the path to greatness, life teaches you to walk with stones in your shoes.”

– Matshona Dhliwayo

“Life is a journey with big rocks to climb, little ones to trip over, and milestones to mark where we have been.”

– David Cuschieri

Quotations that prove solo travel changes your perspective

I’ve never met anyone who decided to solo travel and came back the same person. Travel changes you – that’s undeniable – and often travel alone can shape you in ways you never could have anticipated.

One of the greatest lessons travel can teach you is to be humble. Travel helps you find your place in the world. A solo trip can give you the tools you need to tackle all of life’s adventures – and misadventures, too.

These solo travel quotes refer to self-discovery, breaking through your comfort zone, and seeing travel as a motif for the journey of life.

“A person susceptible to ‘Wanderlust’ is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.”

– Pico Iyer

“Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient.”

– Grace Lichtenstein

“I have traveled many roads in my life. Some were imbued with pain and I needed to avert my gaze. Others were so beautiful that I would have remained there forever. But always, at some point in these routes, I reached a place where I encountered myself.”

– Pablo Holmberg

“Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind.”

– Marty Rubin

“Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.”

– David McCullough Jr.

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”

– Gustav Flaubert

“The best trip is the journey you take in finding yourself.”

– Angela Vallely

“Mapmaking: You’re on the path and have already begun to morph – so has the road. The journey has chosen you. The only way out is forward and through.”

– Helen S. Rosenau

Remember, your trip might start out as a solo adventure but it might not end that way! It’s the bonds you form along the way that often make travel truly memorable.

For more inspiration, check out these beautiful quotes about travelling with friends .

“Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvellous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.”

– Jacqueline Boone

Coming home: Solo travel quotes to mark the end of a journey

All good journeys must come to an end! It feels like just yesterday friends and family were wishing you a safe journey , and now it’s time to go back to the people you love.

These quotes sum up the bittersweet feeling of coming home after a solo trip.

“It’s a long ride home with nothing but me for company. I bore myself sometimes. Not often. Just now and again.”

– A.J. Hartley & David Hewson

“It’s amazing how many different roads we can take, but they all lead home.”

– Jewel E. Ann

“Some journeys take you farther from where you come from, but closer to where you belong.”

– Ron Franscell

“The real work of an expedition begins when you return.”

– Louise Arner Boyd

“This life is an enduring and complex journey, but finally I have reached the point in my story where I am appreciative of where I’ve been, proud of where I am, and excited about where I have yet to go.”

– Becca Lee

“I, too, once journeyed beyond the stars.”

– Elizabeth Lim

“Maybe happy endings were real, as long as you understood that they weren’t endings, but steps on the road.”

– Katharine McGee

“When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.

When it is over, I don’t want to wonder if I have made of my life something particular, and real. I don’t want to find myself sighing and frightened, or full of argument.

I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world.”

– Mary Oliver

That’s a wrap! I hope these 65 travel alone quotes have made you see solo travel in a new light, or perhaps motivated you to take the leap into solo travel.

Do you have any more inspiring quotes to share? I’d love to hear them in the comments below!

“Challenges are opportunities for growth and learning. Embrace them and see how far you can go.”

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Wonderful quotes for solo travellers. The solo female traveller quotes are also interesting.

This quotes make people strong to take decision and travel alone. Thanks for sharing such types of motivating quotes.

Many many thanks for sharing with us.

Beautiful quotes. I love them all. Thanks for sharing.

These quotes will definitely encourage anyone to go for solo travelling. Everyone will be inspired by these. Thank you.

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277 Solo Female Travel Quotes and Captions (Embrace Adventure and Independence)

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Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment , solo female travel has become a remarkable phenomenon that celebrates the spirit of adventure and independence.

From scaling mist-covered mountains to strolling along bustling city streets, women around the world have been venturing into the unknown with courage and determination.

In this collection of solo female travel quotes , we gather insights that capture the essence of these journeys—words that inspire, empower, and remind us that the world is meant to be explored by everyone, regardless of gender.

These quotes not only illuminate the path of solo female travelers but also shed light on the broader message that travel knows no bounds and that the human spirit thrives when challenged by new horizons.

So, if you’re ready to be inspired by the beauty of the world read on for a collection of solo female travel quotes that resonate with adventure, courage, and the allure of the unknown.

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Solo female travel , a realm where known boundaries meet the unknown, is a wellspring of inspiration and courage!

These quotes and captions celebrate women explorers who redefine possibilities and independence with each step. From conquering peaks to navigating cities, these words embody fearless adventure and empowerment .

Let’s delve into the wisdom of these adventurers, igniting aspirations for transformative journeys. This collection encapsulates the beauty and resilience of women embracing inspirational solo travel.

1. “Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life-changing experience of your life. Try it at least once.” — Unknown

2. “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” — Suzy Strutner

3. “I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.” — Amelia Earhart

4. “It seemed an advantage to be traveling alone. Our responses to the world are crucially molded by whom we are with, we temper our curiosity to fit in with the expectations of others.” — Alain de Botton

5. “If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.” — Angelina Jolie

6. “As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it’s inevitable that you will discover just how capable you are!” — Unknown

7. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” — Mary Anne Radmacher

8. “Through travel, I first became aware of the outside world; it was through travel that I found my own introspective way into becoming a part of it.” —  Eudora Welty

9. “I hope the fathers and mothers of little girls will look at them and say ‘yes, women can.” — Dilma Rousseff

10. “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” — Albert Einstein

11. “You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” — Diane Von Furstenberg

12. “My alone feels so good I’ll only have you if you’re sweeter than my solitude.” — Warsan Shire

13. “If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you are always in the same place.” — Nora Roberts

14. “Don’t ever accept anyone else’s preconceived limitations. If there’s something you want to do, there isn’t any reason you can’t do it.” — Amy Dodson

15. “One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.” — Henry Ford

16. “Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” — David McCullough Jr

17. “Adventure should be part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing.” — Holly Morris

18. “Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.” — Hannah Arendt

19. “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it is too late.” — Marie Beynon Ray

20. “If you find yourself drawn to an event against all logic, go. The universe is telling you something.” — Gloria Steinem

21. “Great people do things before they’re ready. They do things before they know they can do it. Doing what you’re afraid of, getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks like that — that’s what life is. You might be really good.” — Amy Poehler

22. “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” — Rosalia de Castro

23. “I’ve not ceased being fearful, I’ve gone ahead despite the pounding in my heart that says: turn back, turn back, you’ll die if you go too far.” — Erica Jong

24. “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” — Unknown

25. “Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one that is going to require the most from you.” — Caroline Myss

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Amid the realm of solo female travel, certain moments become indelible , capturing the very essence of exploration and empowerment.

This segment, dedicated to memorable solo female travel quotes , unveils phrases that transport us to distant horizons and kindle the adventurous spirit. These quotes transcend words, offering glimpses into transformative journeys, reinforcing the gender-defying nature of courage, and beckoning us to embark on our own remarkable odysseys.

Within this collection, each quote stands as a testament to the unwavering strength of women navigating the world solo.

26. “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” — Maya Angelou

27. “Traveling solo means getting to know the real you.”

28. “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.” — Mae Jemison

29. “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it is too late.” — Marie Beynon Ray

30. “Anything we fully do is an alone journey.” — Natalie Goldberg

31. “You have exactly one life in which to do everything you’ll ever do. Act accordingly.” Colin Wright 

32. “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” — James Michener

33. “How do the geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons? How do we, humans, know when it is time to move on? As with the migrant birds, so surely with us, there is a voice within, if only we would listen to it, that tells us so certainly when to go forth into the unknown.” — Elizabeth Kübler-Ross

34. “When the traveler goes alone he gets acquainted with himself.” — Diane Von Furstenberg

35. “He who is outside his door has the hardest part of his journey behind him.” — Flemish proverb

36. “Life is short and the world is wide, the sooner you start exploring it, the better.” — Simon Raven

37. “You will never be completely at home again because part of your heart always will be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place.” — Miriam Adeney

38. “Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” — Barbara De Angelis

39. “It’s not getting from A to B. It’s not the beginning of the destination that counts. It’s the ride in between. This train is alive with things that should be seen and heard. It’s a living, breathing something – you just have to want to learn its rhythm.” — David Baldacci

40. “Walk your own path and be yourself.”   — Joanne Nussbaum

41. “The beautiful thing about going alone is that every triumph is yours, every consequence of every mistake is yours, everything that you have to figure out is on you. That’s a really powerful experience. And sometimes it is beautiful and positive and exciting, and sometimes it’s negative and hard and lonely. I wanted that. I welcomed that.” — Cheryl Strayed

42. “Everywhere you go, you shall find dramatic splendor and awe because your majestic soul is part of the vivid whole, and nothing about you is ignoble.” — Kilroy J. Oldster

43. “Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” — Mary Ritter Beard

44. “The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude.” — Paul Theroux

45. “My spirit gets nourished in faraway places. Sometimes I wonder if it’s a biological need, perhaps a biological flaw, that compels me to seek the excitement and challenge that comes of being in a place where nobody knows me.” — Rita Golden Gelman

46. “There is a kind of magic about going far away and then coming back all changed.” — Kate Douglas Wiggin

47. “Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it?” — Caroline Myss

48. “The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Because no matter what happens, you will always be with yourself.” — Diane Von Furstenberg

49. “I learned my strengths and weaknesses. I experienced the exhilaration of the ups and the despairs of the lows and most of the feelings in between. I gained courage, and I learned it myself.” — Ann Stirk

50. “When you’re traveling with someone else, you share each discovery, but when you are alone, you have to carry each experience with you like a secret, something you have to write on your heart because there’s no other way to preserve it.” —  Shauna Niequist 

51. “I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone because they reflect more.” — Thomas Jefferson 

52. “Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” — Henry Rollins

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Short solo female travel quotes are like travel snapshots—brief yet impactful, capturing adventure, courage, and empowerment. These little nuggets of wisdom distill the joy of exploration, the freedom of independence, and the allure of the unknown.

Join us as we dive into a collection of snappy solo female travel quotes that pack a punch, bringing a light and cool breeze of inspiration to fellow wanderers around the globe.

53. “Travel brings power and love back into your life.” — Rumi

54. “Some journeys can be only traveled alone.”

55. “She remembered who she was and the game changed.” — Lalah Delia

56. “Go solo, go far.”

57. “It is better to travel well than to arrive.” — Buddha

58. “Waiting for the perfect moment to travel? It is here right now!”

59. “If you never go, you’ll never know.”

60. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary Oliver 

61. “It is better to see something once than to hear about hundred times.” — Russian proverb

62. “The journey is the reward.” — Chinese proverb

63. “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” — Dalai Lama

64. “Being a solo traveler made me an adult.”

65. “Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” — Mandy Hale

66. “The best education I have ever received was through travel.” — Lisa Ling

67. “With age, comes wisdom. With travel, comes understanding.” — Sandra Lake

68. “I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world.” — Mary Oliver

69. “Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind.” — Marty Rubin

70. “There are better things ahead than any we leave behind.” — C.S. Lewis

71. “Life is a journey with almost limitless detours.” — Ken Poirot

72. “The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

73. “Solo travel is all about exploring the world and one’s own-self.”

74. “No matter how you travel, it’s still you going.” — Jeff Goldblum

75. “Explore, Experience, Then Push Beyond.” — Aaron Lauritsen

76. “Go quietly, alone; no harm will befall you.” —  John Muir

77. “Travel is as much a passion as ambition or love.” — Letitia Elizabeth Landon

78. “To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” — Elizabeth Gilbert

79. “Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith.” — Margaret Shepard

80. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” — Mary Louise Alcott

81. “You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to know you.” — Unknown

82. “Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” — John Mayer

83. “When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.” — Diane Von Furstenberg

Clever Solo Female Travel Quotes and Captions

Get ready to jazz up your travel tales with a touch of wit and a dash of flair !

In this segment, we are diving into a treasure trove of clever solo female travel captions and quotes . These are not your average lines; they are the hip sidekicks to your adventures—injecting humor, sass, and inspiration into your globetrotting stories.

From conquering mountains to navigating city jungles solo, these quotes are the perfect companions. So, buckle up, fellow explorers, as we venture into a collection that’s as cool and hip as your next unforgettable journey!

84. “The best trip is the journey you take in finding yourself.” — Angela Vallely

85. “He travels the fastest who travels alone.” — Rudyard Kipling

86. “Live your life by a compass, not a clock.” — Erica Jong

87. “You must go on adventures to find out where you belong.” — Sue Fitzmaurice

88. “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” — Erol Ozan

89. “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes

90. “To shut your eyes is to travel.” — Emily Dickinson

91. “It’s amazing how many different roads we can take, but they all lead home.”   — Jewel E. Ann

92. “There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.” — Alphonse De Lamartine

93. “The impulse to travel is one of the hopeful symptoms of life.” — Agnes Repplier

94. “To me, travel is more valuable than any stupid piece of bling money can buy.” — Raquel Cepeda

95. “Investment in travel is an investment in yourself.” — Matthew Karsten

96. “I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” — Daphne Du Maurier

97. “When overseas you learn more about your own country than you do the place you’re visiting.” — Clint Borgen

98. “Just because my path is different, doesn’t mean I am lost.”

Funny Solo Female Travel Quotes and Captions

Ready for a dose of travel hilarity? Look no further! We’re about to dive into a collection of funny solo female travel captions and quotes that add a playful twist to your adventures.

From lost-in-translation moments to quirky encounters, these captions and quotes are the perfect recipe for sharing your solo escapades with a side of laughter.

So, get ready to add a splash of humor to your travel tales and showcase the lighter side of exploring the world on your own terms!

99. “Good girls go to heaven; bad girls go everywhere.” — Mae West

100. “Did you ever notice that the first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone?” — Erma Bombeck

101. “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” — David Mitchell

102. “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.”   — Susan Heller

103. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary Oliver 

104. “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” — Susan Heller

105. “A hotel room all to myself is my idea of a good time.” — Chelsea Handler

106. “I was lying to myself when I thought I was lost; I have never been lost ― I just wasn’t ready to be found.” — Nikki Rowe

107. “The cool thing about being famous is traveling. I have always wanted to travel across seas, like to Canada and stuff.” — Britney Spears

108. “Traveling alone was like laundry for my thoughts.” — Mark Foster

109. “London on your own actually seems more exotic than Egypt on a tour.” — Laura Fraser

110. “One of the reasons I travel solo: I do not have to share all the delicious food!”

111. “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” — Susan Sontag

112. “A traveler should be happy, not perfect!”

113. “I guess I’m too selfish to travel well with other people.” — Alice Steinbach

Famous Solo Female Travel Quotes and Captions

Step into the spotlight of solo female empowerment!

We are about to unravel a tapestry of famous solo female captions and quotes that exude a cool, hip vibe. These words, uttered by iconic women explorers, trailblazers, and adventurers, are the very essence of breaking boundaries and embracing independence.

So, buckle up for a journey through the words that have echoed across time and space, inspiring us all to embark on our own epic solo ventures with style and swagger!

114. “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” — Roman Payne

115. “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” — Andre Gorde

116. “There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.” — Robert Louis Stevenson

117. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain

118. “Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” — The Dhammapada

119. “Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” — Helen Keller

120. “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” — Robert Louis Stevenson

121. “For if every true love affair can feel like a journey to a foreign country, where you can’t quite speak the language, and you don’t know where you’re going, and you’re pulled ever deeper into the inviting darkness, every trip to a foreign country can be a love affair, where you’re left puzzling over who you are and whom you’ve fallen in love with.” — Pico Iyer

122. “The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.”   — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

123. “You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” — Diane Von Furstenberg

124. “If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.” —  Anthony Bourdain

125. “Not I, nor anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself.” — Walt Whitman

126. “Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” — Mary Ritter Beard

127. “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for a newer and richer experience.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

Solo Female Travel Quotes About Adventure

Adventure, the heartbeat of solo exploration, calls out to the daring spirits and curious minds!

In this electrifying chapter, we are diving headfirst into a collection of solo female travel quotes that pulse with the thrill of adventure . These quotes are more than words—they are the echoes of courageous souls who have braved the unknown, surfed through uncertainty, and danced with adrenaline.

Get ready to be swept away as we unveil the chorus of voices that celebrate the exhilaration of solo adventures , inspiring us all to embrace the unknown with open arms and fearless hearts.

128. “Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient.” — Grace Lichtenstein

129. “Adventure should be part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing.” — Holly Morris

130. “To awaken, quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure.” — Freya Stark

131. “It is in all of us to defy expectations, to go into the world and to be brave, and to want, to need, to hunger for adventures. To embrace the chance and risk so that we may breathe and know what it is to be free.” — Mae Chevrette

132. “The goal of my life is to tie adventure to my feet, stock memories in my pocket, hold imagination in my palms like fairy dust, and sprinkle it on my tales.” — Mitali Meelan

133. “What good are wings without the courage to fly?” — Harper Lee

134. “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” — Oprah Winfrey

135. “I knew then that I wanted to go home, but I had no home to go to – and that is what adventures are all about.” — Trina Schart Hyman

136. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” — Helen Keller‘

137. “If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.” — Jane Austen

138. “Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of competence.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

139. “Adventure is a path. Real adventure, self-determined, self-motivated, often risky, forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world.” — Mark Jenkin

140. “I knew then that I wanted to go home, but I had no home to go to – and that is what adventures are all about.” — Trina Schart Hyman

141. “Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.” — Jaime Lyn Beatty

142. “It is in all of us to defy expectations, to go into the world and to be brave, and to want, to need, to hunger for adventures. To embrace the chance and risk so that we may breathe and know what it is to be free.” — Mae Chevrette

143. “Then one day, when you least expect it, the great adventure finds you.” — Ewan Mcgregor

144. “A nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.” — Isabelle Eberhardt

145. “I am of course lost in this journey I’m on, but I do remain confident, though I am lost it will be a great adventure, this adventure will surpass my wildest imagination. So call me a fool, but I’m happy to be lost.” — Micheline Jean Louis

146. “One thing that I love about traveling is feeling disoriented and removed from my comfort zone.” — Sarah Glidden

147. “Blessed are the curious for they shall have adventures.” — Lovelle Drachman

148. “Adventure should be part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing.” — Holly Morris

149. “An adventure may be worn as a muddy spot or it may be worn as a proud insignia. It is the woman wearing it who makes it the one thing or the other.” — Norma Shearer

Solo Female Journey Quotes and Captions

Get ready to dive into a realm of fierce independence and boundless horizons!

In this collection, we are immersing ourselves in solo female journey quotes and captions that radiate a cool and confident vibe. These words are the echoes of women who have ventured solo, mapping their own paths and weaving stories of resilience and discovery.

Join us on this voyage as we uncover a symphony of voices that inspire us all to embrace the journey, celebrate our individuality, and embrace the world on our own terms.

150. “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveller is unaware.” — Martin Buber

151. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”  — Anthony Robbins

152. “We may run, walk, stumble, drive, or fly, but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way.” — Gloria Gaither

153. “Some journeys take you farther from where you come from, but closer to where you belong.” — Ron Franscell

154. “Sometimes the best journeys are those, that start when we do not plan, continue how we do not expect and are taking us places we do not know.” — Aisha Mirza

157. “The gladdest moment in human life, methinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” — Sir Richard Burton 

158. “We must go beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey.” — John Hope Franklin

159. “This is the journey of your life. Don’t try to explain it to others, because only you can see it.” — Nitin Namdeo

160. “It is pointless to embark on any journey if you do not believe yourself worthy of the destination.” — Anthon St. Maarten

161. “Once you have travelled, the voyage never ends but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” — Pat Conroy

162. “Someday, somewhere, anywhere, unfailingly, you’ll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.” — Pablo Neruda

163. “Sometimes, the journey has to be traveled alone to appreciate the strengths that lie deep inside of you.” — Steven Aitchison

164. “Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” — Mandy Hale

165. “Looking in the mirror, I saw a joyful face. And this happy girl was just about to go on a trip, with a one-way ticket in her bag. Life was a never-ending journey.” — Nico J. Genes

166. “All I wanted was to live a life where I could be me, and be okay with that. I had no need for material possessions, money or even close friends with me on my journey.” — Charlotte Eriksson

167. “It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.” — Ursula K. Le Guin

168. “The journey of life is amazingly beautiful if you take it as a fearless adventure.” — Debasish Mridha

169. “You have to get lost before you can be found.” — Jeff Rasley

170. “As the traveler who has once been from home is wiser than he who has never left his own doorstep, so a knowledge of one other culture should sharpen our ability to scrutinize more steadily, to appreciate more lovingly, our own.” — Margaret Mead

171. “Mapmaking: You’re on the path and have already begun to morph – so has the road. The journey has chosen you. The only way out is forward and through.” —  Helen S. Rosenau

Solo Female Wanderlust Quotes

Ever felt that magnetic pull toward the unknown? If wanderlust runs through your veins, you are in for a treat!

Brace yourself as we journey into a world of solo female wanderlust quotes that exude a cool, untamed spirit. These quotes are not just words; they are the echoes of souls who find their compass in curiosity and their thrill in the uncharted.

172. “Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” — Mary Ritter Beard

173. “As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal.” — Robin S. Sharma

174. “A ship is safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.” — Gael Attal

175. “Life shrinks or expands in proportion with one’s courage.” — Anaïs Nin

176. “In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” — Albert Camus 

177. “The wish to travel seems to me characteristically human: the desire to move, to satisfy your curiosity or ease your fears, to change the circumstances of your life, to be a stranger, to make a friend, to experience an exotic landscape, to risk the unknown.” — Paul Theroux

178. “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” — Rosalia De Castro

179. “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.” — Roald Dahl

180. “Now more than ever do I realize that I will never be content with a sedentary life, that thoughts of a sun-drenched elsewhere will always haunt me.” — Isabelle Eberhardt

181. “A person susceptible to ‘Wanderlust’ is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.” — Pico Iyer

182. “I am willing to put myself through anything. Temporary pain or discomfort means nothing to me as long as I can see that the experience will take me to a new level. I am interested in the unknown, and the only path to the unknown is through breaking barriers, an often painful process.” — Diana Nyad

183. “Forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion.” — Oprah Winfrey

184. “The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying; the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving. I didn’t want to destroy anything or anybody. I just wanted to slip quietly out the back door, without causing any fuss or consequences, and then not stop running until I reached Greenland.” — Elizabeth Gilbert

185. “Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” — Frank Borman

186. “I was forced to wander, having no one, forced by my nature to keep wandering because wandering was the only thing that I believed in, and the only thing that believed in me.” — Roman Payne

187. “Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comforts of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things. -air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky. -all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.” — Cesare Pavese

188. “My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.” — Rumi

189. “The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.” — Christopher McCandless

Travel Alone Quotes and Captions

Imagine setting foot on a path solely your own , with the world as your canvas and possibilities as vast as the horizon.

Welcome to the realm of solo adventurers !

In this collection, we dive deep into travel alone quotes and captions that radiate a cool, independent energy. These are not just words—they are the whispers of those who have embraced solitude and crafted their narratives with fearless strokes.

190. “The man who goes alone can start today, but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” — Henry David Thoreau

191. “If I were asked to enumerate the pleasures of travel, this would be one of the greatest among them — that so often and so unexpectedly you meet the best in human nature.” — Freya Stark

192. “Solo travel… it forces you to trust yourself, question yourself, and in turn, trust yourself even more.” — Brooke Saward

193. “Keep good company – that is, go to the Louvre.” — Paul Cezanne

194. “When the traveler goes alone he gets acquainted with himself.” — Liberty Hyde Bailey

195. “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” — Gustav Flaubert

196. “Solo travel is all about exploring the world and one’s own-self.”

197. “It seemed an advantage to be traveling alone. Our responses to the world are crucially molded by the company we keep, for we temper our curiosity to fit in with the expectations of others. Being closely observed by a companion can also inhibit our observation of others; then, too, we may become caught up in adjusting ourselves to the companion’s questions and remarks, or feel the need to make ourselves seem more normal than is good for our curiosity.” — Alain de Botton

198. “Walk your own path and be yourself.” — Joanne Nussbaum

199. “If companionship is a mandate for all of our experiences, then we will miss out on many of life’s blessings.” — Gina Greenlee

200. “If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.” — Maxwell Maltz

201. “We travel for romance, we travel for architecture, and we travel to be lost.” — Ray Bradbury

202. “The Chinese say that there is no scenery in your home town. They’re right. Being in another place heightens the senses, allows you to see more, enjoy more, take delight in small things; it makes life richer. You feel more alive, less cocooned.” — Jane Wilson-Howarth

203. “Always choose the window seat. We often forget there’s the magic of flying. But what it brings to our lives is undeniably the stuff of dreams.” — Timi Nadela

204. “Some journeys in life can only be traveled alone.” — Ken Poirot

205. “The first rule of travel is that you should always go with someone you love, which is why I travel alone.” — Andrew O’ Hagan

206. “One of the great things about travel is you find out how many good, kind people there are.” — Edith Wharton

207. “Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” — Jacqueline Boone

Solo Female Travel Life Quotes

Life is a journey, and for those who choose to embark on it solo, the path becomes a canvas of endless possibilities.

In this collection, we delve into the heart of solo female travel life quotes that encapsulate the essence of this daring lifestyle. These quotes are more than mere words—they are reflections of souls who have embraced the art of solitary exploration.

Join us as we traverse through the wisdom of those who have made the world their playground, and discover how the journey of a solo female traveler becomes a testament to the vibrant tapestry of life itself.

208. “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s OK. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” — Anthony Bourdain

209. “To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” — Bill Bryson

210. “Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.” — Lisa St. Aubin De Teran

211. “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” — Maya Angelou

212. “Travel brings wisdom only to the wise. It renders the ignorant more ignorant than ever.” — Joe Abercrombie 

214. “With age, comes wisdom. With travel, comes understanding.” — Sandra Lake

215. “A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” — George A. Moore

216. “Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” — Alan Keightley 

217. “If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place.” — Margaret Mead

218. “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” — Anita Desai

219. “On the path to greatness, life teaches you to walk with stones in your shoes.” — Matshona Dhliwayo

220. “There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.” — Jack Kerouac

221. “To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly embrace your solitude.” — Jeanne Moreau

222. “After midnight, the moon set, and I was alone with the stars. I have often said that the lure of flying is the lure of beauty, and I need no other flight to convince me that the reason flyers fly, whether they know it or not, is the aesthetic appeal of flying.” — Amelia Earhart

223. “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” — Miriam Beard

224. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch

225. “Traveling’s not something you’re good at. It’s something you do. Like breathing.” – Gayle Foreman

226. “Travel empties everything you have into the box called your life, all the things you accumulate to tell you who you are.” — Claire Fontaine

227. “Travel is as much a passion as ambition or love.” — Letitia Elizabeth Landon

228. “And if I’d be left alone in the woods again, I smiled to think how I’d find new gifts and thrive. At the end of a long trail and the beginning of the rest of my life, I was committed to always loving myself. I would put myself in that win-win situation.” — Aspen Matis

229. “Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.” — Paul Theroux

Solo Female Travel Quotes About Self Discovery

Beneath the surface of solo travel lies a hidden treasure: the profound journey of self-discovery .

In this collection, we are delving into solo female travel quotes that unveil the transformative power of wandering alone. These quotes are not just reflections—they are echoes of explorers who have embarked on a quest to unearth their own depths.

From remote corners of the world to inner landscapes, these words unveil the exquisite dance of self-exploration. Join us as we embark on a voyage of inner revelation, guided by the voices of those who’ve embraced solo travel as a mirror to their souls. These quotes invite us to explore not only new lands but also the uncharted territories within ourselves.

230. “It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn, which is what life is all about.” — Oprah Winfrey

231. “Maybe happy endings were real, as long as you understood that they weren’t endings, but steps on the road.” — Katharine McGee

232. “I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself there.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

234. “The treasured vistas of our solo journeys are not always about the landscape.” — Gina Greenlee

235. “I have traveled many roads in my life. Some were imbued with pain and I needed to avert my gaze. Others were so beautiful that I would have remained there forever. But always, at some point in these routes, I reached a place where I encountered myself.” — Pablo Holmberg

236. “This life is an enduring and complex journey, but finally I have reached the point in my story where I am appreciative of where I’ve been, proud of where I am, and excited about where I have yet to go.” — Becca Lee

237. “There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” — Mandy Hale 

238. “People don’t take trips, trips take people.” — John Steinbeck 

239. “People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves.” — Paulo Coelho

240. “Human beings are more alike than unalike, and what is true anywhere is true everywhere, yet I encourage travel to as many destinations as possible for the sake of education as well as pleasure.” — Maya Angelou

241. “Through travel, I first became aware of the outside world; it was through travel that I found my introspective way into becoming a part of it.” — Eudora Welty

242. “It’s a long ride home with nothing but me for company. I bore myself sometimes. Not often. Just now and again.” — David Hewson

243. “I had chosen to leave and live alone in a foreign country. And in fleeing thousands of miles across the Pacific, I chose myself, and a chance at a different future.” — Alison Singh Gee

244. “Travel opens your mind as few other things do. It is its own form of hypnotism, and I am forever under its spell.” — Libba Bray

245. “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by.” — Robert Frost

246. “It is not down in any map; true places never are.” — Herman Melville

247. “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” — Anais Nin

248. “Travel — the best way to be lost and found at the same time.” — Brenna Smith

249. “I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” — Daphne du Maurier

250. “Anybody can be an explorer if they want to be. You can be an astronaut if you want. Figure out what you want to do, and then go do it.” — Helen Thayer

251. “The best trip is the journey you take in finding yourself.” — Angela Vallely

252. “You do not travel if you are afraid of the unknown, you travel for the unknown, that reveals you with yourself.” — Ella Maillart

253. “Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” — Wendell Berry

Solo Female Travel Quotes About Never Giving Up and Being Fearless

Imagine a symphony of courage, an orchestra of resilience—welcome to the realm of solo female travel quotes that pulse with unwavering determination and fearlessness.

In this collection, we delve into the words that inspire us never to give up , to stare uncertainty in the eye, and to keep marching forward.

Join us as we embark on a journey through the voices of those who epitomize fearless exploration, and let their quotes become the soundtrack to your own unyielding quest for triumph.

254. “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

255. “Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith.” — Margaret Shepard

256. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done, does away with fear.” — Rosa Parks

257. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” — Mary Louise Alcott

258. “Travel experiences are emotionally loaded. Often there is excitement and stimulation. The tingle-factor though comes partly from the fact that we’re stressed, just a little.” — Jane Wilson-Howarth

259. “Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one that is going to require the most from you.” — Caroline Myss

260. “Don’t ever accept anyone else’s preconceived limitations. If there’s something you want to do, there isn’t any reason you can’t do it.” — Amy Dodson

261. “You don’t choose the day you enter the world and you don’t choose the day you leave. It’s what you do in between that makes all the difference.” — Anita Septimus

262. “Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” — Brene Brown

263. “If you find yourself drawn to an event against all logic, go. The universe is telling you something.” — Gloria Steinem

264. “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity; we have only this moment — sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.” — Marie Beyon Ray

265. “You thought too hard. Same with travel. You can’t work too much at it, or it feels like work. You have to surrender yourself to the chaos. To the accidents.” — Gayle Forman

266. “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” — Harriet Beecher Stowe

267. “What good are wings without the courage to fly?” — Harper Lee

268. “The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” — Anna Quindlen

269. “I was amazed that what I needed to survive could be carried on my back. And, most surprising of all, that I could carry it.” — Cheryl Strayed

270. “It’s ok to be scared. Being scared means you’re about to do something really, really brave.” — Mandy Hale

271. “You can’t control the past, but you can control where you go next.” — Kirsten Hubbard

272. “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the trip.” — Babs Hoffman

273. “What gives value to travel is fear. It breaks down a kind of inner structure we all have.” — Elizabeth Benedict

274. “Do not fear failure, but please, be terrified of regret.” — Deshauna Barber

275. “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” — Ayn Rand

276. “I’ve not ceased being fearful, I’ve gone ahead despite the pounding in my heart that says: turn back, turn back, you’ll die if you go too far.” — Erica Jong

277. “The journey of life is amazingly beautiful if you take it as a fearless adventure.” — Debasish Mridha

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• “If you find yourself drawn to an event against all logic, go. The universe is telling you something.” — Gloria Steinem
• “Don’t ever accept anyone else’s preconceived limitations. If there’s something you want to do, there isn’t any reason you can’t do it.” — Amy Dodson

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Embarking on a solo travel journey is a profound and transformative experience that opens the door to self-discovery, adventure, and personal growth. Whether you’re contemplating your first solo trip, questioning the allure of solo travel, or consider yourself a seasoned explorer, this collection of 150 inspirational solo travel quotes is crafted just for you.

I love the inspiration and encouragement I get from reading these inspirational quotes all about traveling alone. I’ve traveled most of the world as a solo female traveler and have had incredible experiences in many new places, but was very timid at the start. My solo journey has blossomed over the years and I hope by sharing solo travel resources like,  the ultimate guide to planning your first solo travel adventure  and  how to overcome common solo travel fears , will help other aspiring solo female travelers gain the confidence they need to set out on their own fearless adventure. 

These are some of the best solo travel quotes I have come across and hope they will inspire other solo travelers the way they inspire me! Each quote encapsulates the essence of the solo travel spirit, encouraging you to embrace the unknown, step out of your comfort zone, and savor the beauty of self-reliance. Let these words of wisdom guide you through the uncharted territories of solo travel and help instill the confidence you need to set forth on your next great adventure.

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Quotes About Traveling Alone

Traveling alone doesn’t mean you’re lonely; it means you’re brave enough to embrace the unknown on your own terms. Anonymous

Traveling solo forces you to confront the reality of who you are, to get comfortable with your own company, and to trust your instincts. Brenna Smith

Solo travel is the ultimate form of self-care — an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, your values, and your passions. Niki Brantmark

A solo adventure is not a path walked alone; it’s a canvas where you paint your dreams with the colors of independence. Anonymous

A solo journey is not a solitary endeavor; it’s an affirmation of your ability to thrive independently, to explore fearlessly, and to cherish your own company. Amy E. Smith

I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move. Robert Louis Stevenson

I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them. Mark Twain

I am a woman who seeks adventure, finds strength, and discovers her true self in every destination. Anonymous

In the solitude of solo travel, the mind expands, and the spirit dances to the rhythm of the open road . Jack Kerouac

Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gorde

The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before. Albert Einstein

• Traveling alone is an act of independence, a declaration that you are strong enough to chart your own path and find beauty in your own company. – Niki Nakayama
• Traveling alone is a celebration of the self, a pilgrimage into the unknown, and a dance with the beauty of solitude. – Inspired by Jack Kerouac
• Traveling alone as a woman is not a challenge; it’s an affirmation of your ability to conquer the unknown.
• Adventure awaits the woman who dares to travel solo, a journey where she becomes the storyteller of her own extraordinary tales. – Ellevate
• Solo travel teaches you that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.
• Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light – Yogi Bhajan
• Traveling alone allows you to become the author of your own story, the architect of your own experiences, and the heroine of your own journey.
• Walking alone, we find our own way, forging paths through the unknown and proving that independence is the greatest strength. – Inspired by Helen Keller
• Venture into the world alone, and you’ll find that the universe unfolds its secrets to those bold enough to listen.
• Traveling is not just about reaching a destination; it’s a relentless pursuit of experiences, a raw confrontation with the unknown, and an unapologetic embrace of the journey.” – Inspired by Henry Rollins

Traveling solo doesn’t mean you’re alone; it means you’re free to create your own adventure, chart your own course, and embrace the unknown. Janice Holly Booth

A woman alone on the road is a canvas, painting her story with every step, every smile, and every challenge overcome. Anonymous

Traveling solo means discovering the immense power within yourself, as you navigate the world on your terms. Lorraine Zago Rosenthal

Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life-changing experience of your life. Try it at least once! Anonymous

In solitude, the individual discovers the depth of their own existence, finding a unique freedom in the uncharted territories of solo travel. Inspired by Hannah Arendt

In the realm of solo exploration, a woman discovers not just the world but the incredible depth within herself. Anonymous

If we were meant to stay in one place, we would have roots instead of feet. Rachel Wolchin

She finds her strength in the solace of solo travel, where every step is a triumph over fear. Anonymous

Solo travel isn’t about being alone; it’s about being free to be yourself. Anonymous

Solo travel isn’t about the destination; it’s about the unpredictable journey and the freedom to roam, wander, and wonder. Jack Kerouac

Short Traveling Solo Quotes

• Traveling solo means getting to know the real you.
• Your wings already exist; all you have to do is fly.
• Traveling alone is a journey within yourself, where the destination is self-discovery.
• Travel: the best way to be lost and found at the same time. –Brenna Smith
• What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly? -Erin Hanson
• Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. -Neale Donald Walsch
• The journey itself is my home. –Matsuo Basho
• What good are wings without the courage to fly? -Harper Lee
• Some journeys can be only traveled alone.” –Ken Poirot
• Not all who wander are lost. – J.R.R. Tolkien
• Adventure awaits where plans don’t reach.
• I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. – Susan Sontag
• Feel the fear and do it anyway. – Susan Jeffers
• Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
• A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles. – Tim Cahill
• Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. – John D. Rockefeller
• Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it. – John Mayer
• I am a woman who chooses freedom over fear.
• If you never go, you will never know!
• A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. – John A. Shedd
• I travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape me.
• To travel is to live. – Hans Christian Andersen
• Walk your own path and be yourself. – Joanne Nussbaum
• Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Henry David Thoreau
• I am not looking for a knight in shining armor; I am looking for a world to conquer.

Life Is About The Journey

• If you were born with the weakness to fall, you were born with the strength to rise. – Erin Hanson
• A woman with a passion for adventure is an unstoppable force, especially when she travels solo.
• Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gorde
• The most liberating thing about fashion is that it allows you to be whoever you want to be. The same applies to life; shape it the way you envision. – Inspired by Diane von Fürstenberg
• Live the life you have imagined. Travel alone and embrace the freedom to forge your unique path. – Inspired by Henry David Thoreau
• Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.
• I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on earth. Then I ask myself the same question. – Harun Yahya
• Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one thing that is going to require the most from you. -Caroline Myss
• Sometimes the best journeys are those that start when we do not plan, continue how we do not expect, and are taking us places we do not know. – Aisha Mirza
• The secret to happiness is freedom. And the secret to freedom is courage. – Pericles
• Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret. – Oscar Wilde
• The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu
• The world is too big to stay in one place, and life is too short to do just one thing.
• Travel far and wide, but don’t forget to explore within.
• Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have traveled. – Mohammed
• The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready. – Henry David Thoreau
• Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. – Ibn Battuta
• O traveler, embark on the journey alone, for in solitude, you shall find the universe within yourself. – Walt Whitman
• The most important relationship you have is with yourself. Nurture it, cherish it, and travel the journey within. – Diane von Fürstenberg
• The road is life, and to travel solo is to live authentically, immersed in the unfolding stories of the open highway. – Jack Kerouac
• A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions. -Oliver Wendell Holmes
• Traveling is a journey into the unknown, where every step unveils the magic of the world and the mysteries within ourselves. – Inspired by Paulo Coelho
• Traveling is not just about reaching a destination; it’s a relentless pursuit of experiences, a raw confrontation with the unknown, and an unapologetic embrace of the journey. – Inspired by Henry Rollins
• Never let your memories be greater than your dreams. – Douglas Ivester
• Wherever you go, go with all your heart. – Confucius

Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. Gustave Flaubert

Female Travel Quotes Written By Females

• “Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” — Barbara De Angelis
• “Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” – Amelia Earhart
• “As a woman, I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.”- Virginia Woolf
• “Be the woman who takes risks, makes mistakes, and still rises with grace. Your journey is defined by your resilience.” – Inspired by Diane von Fürstenberg
• “Decide whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, stop worrying.” – Amelia Earhart
• “Travel solo, not because you are running away, but because you are running towards the person you’ve always wanted to become.” – April Mae Monterrosa
• “When a woman becomes her own best friend, life is easier.” — Diane Von Furstenberg
• “Life is a daring adventure, and the greatest adventure is found in the solitary journey where the spirit is set free.” – Inspired by Helen Keller
• “Strength comes from within; as a woman, embrace your power, take the lead, and define your path.” – Inspired by Diane von Fürstenberg
• “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey

Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you. Anthony Bourdain

• “Every dreamer knows that it is entirely possible to be homesick for a place you’ve never been to.” – Judith Thurman
• “An adventure may be worn as a muddy spot or it may be worn as a proud insignia. It is the woman wearing it who makes it the one thing or the other.” — Norma Shearer
• “Fear is not an option; it’s a challenge waiting to be conquered. Face it, embrace it, and let it propel you forward.” – Inspired by Diane von Fürstenberg
• “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher
• “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much. Yet in solo travel, we discover the vast capabilities within ourselves.” – Inspired by Helen Keller
• “In the solitude of solo exploration, the individual asserts their freedom, defining their own narrative amidst the vastness of the world.” – Inspired by Hannah Arendt
• “She was afraid of heights, but she was much more afraid of never flying.” Erin Hanson
• “Solo travel becomes a canvas where the individual paints the portrait of their own identity, far from the constraints of societal expectations.” – Inspired by Hannah Arendt
• “Solo travel is the window to the world, where the soul, unaided and unaccompanied, seeks the richness of experience.” – Inspired by Helen Keller
• “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched but are felt in the heart. Solo travel allows the heart to feel the pulse of the world.” – Inspired by Helen Keller

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain

Travel Quotes for Solo Travelers

• Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone. – Wendell Berry
• Own only what you can carry with you; know language, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag. -Alexander Solzhenitsyn
• The best dreams happen when you’re awake. – Cherie Gilderbloom
• So much of who we are is where we have been. – William Langewiesche
• Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling. -Roman Payne, The Wanderess
• The most important relationship you have is with yourself. Nurture it, cherish it, and travel the journey within. – Inspired by Diane von Fürstenberg
• Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost. – Erol Ozan
• As I travel alone, I encounter the essential facts of life and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. – Henry David Thoreau
• The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – Augustine of Hippo
• Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.
• To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries. – Aldous Huxley
• Life is short, and the world is wide. – Simon Raven
• Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living. – Miriam Beard
• Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by. – Robert Frost
• Traveling is not something you’re good at. It’s something you do. Like breathing. – Gayle Foreman
• Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe. – Anatole France
• Don’t count the days. Make the days count. – Muhammad Ali
• Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow. – Anita Desai
• Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. – T.S. Eliot
• Travel is not reward for working, it’s education for living.

These Solo Travel Quotes Will Inspire The Journey of Your Life.

• A new experience has the power to change you.
• Sometimes the best journeys are the ones you take solo .
• One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. – Henry Miller
• Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow. – Mary Anne Radmacher
• Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in an office or mowing your lawn. Climb that damn mountain. – Jack Kerouac
• Adventure is worthwhile in itself. – Amelia Earhart
• Your soul knows the geography of your destiny.’ Solo travel, then, becomes the pilgrimage of the soul. – John O’Donohue
• Travel is like love, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. – Pico Iyer
• The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. – Eleanor Roosevelt
• I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself. – Maya Angelou

I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it. Rosalia De Castro

• Don’t let the expectations of others influence the beauty of your solo journey.
• Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. – Harriet Van Horne
• Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better. – Thomas Jefferson
• Oh the places you’ll go. –   Dr. Seus
• If happiness is the goal – and it should be, then adventure should be top priority. – Richard Branson
• All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it. -Samuel Johnson
• He who would travel happily must travel light. -Antoine De Saint-Exupery
• Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind. -Marty Rubin
• Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.
• Travel not to find yourself but to remember who you’ve been all along.

One of the great things about travel is that you find out how many good, kind people there are. Edith Wharton

Half the fun of travel is the esthetic of lostness. Ray Bradbury

Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going. Theroux

Travel far, travel wide, travel boldly. Embrace the unknown and let your journey unfold. Anonymous

The more I traveled, the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends. Shirley MacLaine

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These travel alone quotes express all the joys and advantages of solo travel. While taking a trip with your friends or family can be fun, traveling alone offers its own perks: planning your own schedule, visiting all of the places you’re interested in, and, most importantly, getting to know yourself better.

Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration or a way to sum up your trip, this collection of traveling alone quotes has something for every solo traveler, including short solo travel quotes, solo female travel quotes , and solo travel funny quotes.

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Take the time to read through all these lone traveller quotes so you can find your favorites and save them for the next time you’re planning a solo trip or reminiscing about your last adventure .

These short and sweet solo trip quotes are just what you need for a quick burst of inspiration.

1. “When the traveler goes alone he gets acquainted by himself.” – Liberty Hyde Bailey

This solo journey quote sums up one of the biggest advantages of traveling alone: getting to know yourself better!

2. “I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” – Daphne du Maurier

While traveling with others can be quite enjoyable, solo travel can allow you to really appreciate the places you visit and the experiences you have, as this love to travel alone quote reminds us.

3. “Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient.” – Grace Lichtenstein

As this vacation alone quote suggests, finding out more about yourself is one of the most important parts of going on an adventure. That’s why traveling alone can be so rewarding.

4. “Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” – Anonymous

As this solo trip quote points out, it can be hard to find a compatible travel partner. It’s better to plan an amazing trip and travel alone than to be stuck with someone you don’t mesh well with.

5. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller

This traveling solo quote reminds us to live life to the fullest and make every day an adventure if we can.

6. “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark

I love how this quote about traveling alone puts a positive spin on being alone in an unfamiliar place, something many people might find scary or intimidating.

7. “Traveling alone makes it easier to be yourself.” – Charles Bukowski

When you’re a solo traveler, there’s no one you have to show off to or change your personality for. Being alone means you can just be yourself.

8. “A nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.” – Isabelle Eberhardt

This lonely traveller quote is a poetic way of expressing a lifetime commitment to travel and adventure. The nomadic lifestyle isn’t for everyone, but those who love it embrace it wholeheartedly.

9. “Half the fun of travel is the aesthetic of lostness.” – Ray Bradbury

If you’re a solo traveler who gets lost often, this traveling by yourself quote is the one for you! Getting lost doesn’t have to be a bad thing; it can lead to even more fun and exciting adventures.

10. “If you are waiting for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime.” – Unknown

This short solo travel quote sums up one of the most basic reasons for traveling alone: there’s no need to navigate scheduling conflicts! Traveling solo means you can start your trip tomorrow if you want to.

11. “To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

This solo adventure quote works for just about any person who loves traveling. If you love to travel as much as we do, then you’ll probably agree that traveling is an absolutely priceless experience.

12. “The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude.” – Paul Theroux

This solo journey quote shows that any trip involves an internal journey as much as a physical one. Being a solo traveler will, of course, make that internal journey more intense.

13. “I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more.” – Thomas Jefferson

I love this vacation alone quote because I think it’s so accurate: traveling alone does give you, by necessity, the chance to be more introspective and think about your trip.

14. “You must go on adventures alone to find out where you belong.” – Sue Fitzmaurice

As this solo travel quote suggests, self-discovery is a significant part of traveling alone.

15. “Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” – John Mayer

This lonely traveler quote shows that solo travel may be intimidating, but it could also turn out to be one of the best things you ever do. Why not give it a chance and see how you like it?

As these funny solo travel quotes show, there’s humor to be found in just about every situation, including traveling alone.

16. “I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” – Caskie Stinnett

This witty solo female travel quote is perfect for all the solo travelers just trying to satisfy their wanderlust.

17. “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag

This famous quote about traveling alone captures the excitement and anticipation of planning where to go next.

18. “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell

No matter how far you travel, you’ll always end up encountering yourself. Hopefully, you’re happy with the self you meet!

19. “I’ve been to almost as many places as my luggage.” – Bob Hope

As this funny quote about traveling alone points out, your luggage ends up traveling to quite a few places with you. If you check your bags, they’ll even go to places you haven’t been!

20. “A hotel room all to myself is my idea of a good time.” – Chelsea Handler

There’s nothing quite like cozying up in a luxurious hotel room bed with some room service, and this quote about solo travel sums up that feeling pretty nicely .

The best solo travel quotes will help you develop an appreciation for traveling alone and maybe even inspire you to start planning your next adventure. Check out these inspirational quotes about traveling alone for even more trip-planning motivation.

21. “Not I, nor anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself.” – Walt Whitman

This traveling alone quote is a good reminder that there are some journeys we just have to take by ourselves. Whether you take this quote literally and plan a solo trip, or as a metaphor about living life, these are undeniably words of wisdom.

22. “Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” – Wendell Berry

This solo traveller quote points out that our journey of discovering the world is a personal one. Fortunately, the more we discover about the world, the less we feel alone.

23. “The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait until that other is ready, and it may be a long time before they get off.” – Henry David Thoreau

One huge benefit of traveling alone is that the only person whose schedule you have to worry about is yours! Take advantage of this freedom so you can go on your trip sooner rather than later.

24. “I’m never happier than when I’m alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.” – Storm Jameson

As this vacation alone quote suggests, if you enjoy getting lost in the crowd, then traveling alone is a great option.

25. “There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” – Mandy Hale

This solo trip quote reminds us that sometimes solitude is a necessity. Make the most of your time alone and try to appreciate the advantages of solo travel.

26. “I have traveled many roads in my life. Some were imbued with pain and I needed to avert my gaze. Others were so beautiful that I would have remained there forever. But always, at some point in these routes, I reached a place where I encountered myself.” – Pablo Holmberg

This traveling alone quote offers a beautiful metaphor for thinking about life. Every road we travel, whether literal or symbolic, offers some way of finding out more about ourselves.

27. “When you’re traveling with someone else, you share each discovery, but when you are alone, you have to carry each experience with you like a secret, something you have to write on your heart, because there’s no other way to preserve it.” – Shauna Niequist

This solo adventure quote provides a lovely way of looking at the memories you make when you travel alone.

28. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

This famous quote about traveling alone is a fantastic reminder that we should try to live life with no regrets. Trying to fulfill as many of our dreams as possible can help ensure that we don’t end up disappointed by what we haven’t done.

29. “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s OK. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain

I love this quote for traveling alone by the legendary Anthony Bourdain. It sums up the beauty and power of travel so perfectly.

30. “Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” – Henry Rollins

As this travel solo quote points out, traveling alone means you’re not distracted by other people, so you can focus on and truly enjoy the beauty around you.

31. “It seemed an advantage to be traveling alone. Our responses to the world are crucially molded by whom we are with, we temper our curiosity to fit in with the expectations of others.” – Alain de Botton

As this traveling by yourself quote shows, when we travel with other people, we can be influenced by their opinions and impressions of the places we go. On the other hand, when we travel alone, we have the chance to see a place on our own terms.

32. “The goal of my life is to tie adventure to my feet, stock memories in my pocket, hold imagination in my palms like fairy dust and sprinkle it on my tales.” – Mitali Meelan

What’s the use of going on an adventure if you don’t have any good memories and stories to bring back with you? As this traveling alone quote reminds us, adventures can live on forever in our memories.

33. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine

This very famous quote about traveling alone is so popular because a book is such an apt metaphor for explaining why traveling is so important.

34. “Some journeys can only be traveled alone!” – Ken Poirot

This traveling solo quote cuts right to the chase: sometimes traveling alone really is best!

35. “The treasured vistas of our solo journeys are not always about the landscape.” – Gina Greenlee

Sometimes, your favorite part of a trip might not have anything to do with what you see. Instead, you might appreciate something totally intangible and personal .

Solo female travelers often have more to deal with and think about than other travelers, which can make traveling alone seem scary and even dangerous. If you’ve been thinking about traveling alone as a woman, these strong woman travel alone quotes will definitely inspire you to live out your dreams.

36. “Traveling alone doesn’t always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” – Jacqueline Boone

This solo traveling quote makes a great point that traveling alone can actually be a good way to make new friends. Being by yourself means you’ll seek out new connections and get to meet people from all over the world.

37. “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” – Roman Payne

This traveling alone as a woman quote points out that history’s most famous women have never been the ones who stayed at home and dreamed without putting those dreams into action.

38. “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone; it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” – Suzy Strutner

As this solo travel quote suggests, traveling alone allows you to find freedom from others’ expectations and, instead, live life on your own terms.

39. “Good girls go to heaven; bad girls go everywhere.” – Mae West

This witty quote about solo female travel makes the perfect caption for photos of a trip around the world.

40. “My spirit gets nourished in faraway places. Sometimes I wonder if it’s a biological need, perhaps a biological flaw, that compels me to seek the excitement and challenge that comes of being in a place where nobody knows me.” – Rita Golden Gelman

This quote for traveling alone will probably speak to all of the solo travelers out there who are full of wanderlust, especially since it expresses the spiritual fulfillment that can come from exploring far and wide.

41. “You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” – Diane von Furstenberg

I love this strong woman travel alone quote because it emphasizes how responsible you are for your own happiness. Ultimately, you’re the one who knows yourself best, so why not take yourself where you’re happiest?

42. “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” – Albert Einstein

This solo female traveler quote points out that going off the beaten path can be a good thing. Take a risk and dare to go where no one else has ever gone.

43. “As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.” – Virginia Woolf

This female solo travel quote is a lovely way of saying that solo female travelers can find a home just about anywhere in the world.

44. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

Travel involves a lot of beautiful, magical experiences, some of which are so profound that they change our lives forever. These experiences could include everything from seeing the moon or watching the sun rise to looking out over a spectacular landscape.

45. “Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.” – Hannah Arendt

As this solo adventure quote suggests, being alone in a foreign country allows you to escape every part of your everyday life and make the most out of living.

46. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” – Mary Louise Alcott

It can be tempting to panic when something goes wrong while you’re traveling. However, as this vacation alone quote shows, mistakes and mishaps can be the best way to learn and become even more confident.

47. “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro

The unknown can often be frightening, but this solo journey quote expresses the excitement and anticipation that can also come with not knowing what will happen next. In other words, sit back and enjoy the ride!

48. “One of the great things about travel is you find out how many good, kind people there are.” – Edith Wharton

This travelling alone quote really speaks to me because, like Edith Wharton, I think there are so many amazing people you can meet all over the world. Fortunately, solo travel is the perfect opportunity to meet at least a few of them.

49. “I am of course lost in this journey I’m on, but I do remain confident, though I am lost it will be a great adventure, this adventure will surpass my wildest imagination. So call me a fool, but I’m happy to be lost.” – Micheline Jean Louis

As this lonely traveler quote points out, there can be beauty and excitement in getting lost. It’s all part of the adventure!

50. “The more I travelled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine

This lovely quote about traveling alone has a great message: that we have so much in common with our fellow humans around the world. Even if we come from different backgrounds or countries, there will always be something we can share.

I hope these solo trip quotes sparked your wanderlust and inspired you to embark on a solo adventure! They’re also a great way to reflect on any past trips you’ve had.

Let me know in the comments which quote is your favorite (or maybe you have more than one!). If you need even more inspiration, check out these top 100 travel quotes .

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50 Quotes By Women About Solo Travel and Bravery

01/31/2021 by Kristin Addis 1 Comment

When we’re busy with the tasks of our day-to-day life, it can be hard taking the time to reflect. Being a solo female traveler makes it that much harder—looking for the next big adventure doesn’t exactly lend the opportunity for moments of stillness. But inevitably we all get to a point where we could use the words of strong, inspirational women to tackle our next challenge.

Below are 50 quotes said by women about bravery, adventure, travel, and growth. I hope these women give you inspiration if you need it, and help you find encouragement wherever you are:

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“Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” —Oprah Winfrey

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall

“You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” —Diane von Furstenberg

“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you are always in the same place. ” —Nora Roberts

“A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done.” —Marge Piercy

“I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that’s not pulling the trigger.” —Mia Hamm

“Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it?”  —Caroline Myss

“Don’t look at your feet to see if you are doing it right. Just dance.” —Anne Lamott

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion with one’s courage.” —Anaïs Nin

“It’s not the absence of fear, it’s overcoming it. Sometimes you’ve got to blast through and have faith.” —Emma Watson

“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” —Amelia Earhart

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” —Amelia Earhart

“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” —Louisa May Alcott

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.” —Brene Brown

“Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me.” —Arianna Huffington

On Adventure

“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” —Rosalia de Castro

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” —Helen Keller

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” —Eleanor Roosevelt

“You don’t choose the day you enter the world and you don’t chose the day you leave. It’s what you do in between that makes all the difference.” —Anita Septimus

“I do not want to get to the end of my life and find that I just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” —Diane Ackerman

“I knew that if I allowed fear to overtake me, my journey was doomed. Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose to tell myself a different story from the one women are told. I decided I was safe. I was strong. I was brave. Nothing could vanquish me.” ―Cheryl Strayed

“The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.”  ―Anna Quindlen

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”  —Mary Oliver

“ You live only once, but if you do it right, once is enough “ —Mae West

“Dying seems less sad than having lived too little.” —Gloria Steinem

“Normal is not something to aspire to, it’s something to get away from.” —Jodie Foster

“My mission in life is not merely to survive but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” —Maya Angelou

“Expect the unexpected, and whenever possible, be the unexpected.” —Lynda Berry

“Sometimes, something magical happens when you travel: you remember exactly why you’re doing it, and you’re so happy and present in that moment. Sometimes it’s the people you meet; sometimes it’s the places you’re at. Sometimes, it’s both. ”― Kristin Addis, A Thousand New Beginnings: Tales of Solo Female Travel Through Southeast Asia    

“When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms. When it is over, I don’t want to wonder if I have made of my life something particular, and real. I don’t want to find myself sighing and frightened, or full of argument. I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world.” —Mary Oliver

“If you find yourself drawn to an event against all logic, go. The universe is telling you something.” —Gloria Steinem

“Adventure should be part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing.” —Holly Morris

“As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.” —Virginia Woolf

“I hunt everywhere for a life worth living and a knowledge worth knowing. Having roots nowhere, I have everywhere to go.” —Elif Safak

“I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” —Daphne Du Maurier

“If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.” —Angelina Jolie

“Travel is as much a passion as ambition or love.” —Letitia Elizabeth Landon

“I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” —Lucille Ball

“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” —Ayn Rand

“There is a kind of magicness about going far away and then coming back all changed.” —Kate Douglas Wiggin

“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.” —Gaby Basora

Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.” —Lisa St. Aubin De Teran

“Growth and comfort do not coexist.” —Virginia Rometty

“Always concentrate on how far you have come, rather than how far you have left to go. The difference in how easy it seems will amaze you.” —Heidi Johnson

“When you’re through changing, you’re through.” —Martha Stewart

“If you’re not making some notable mistakes along the way, you’re certainly not taking enough business and career chances.” —Sallie Krawcheck

“Surely, of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest.” – Freya Stark

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” —Dolly Parton

“Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay.” —Simone de Beauvoir

“If you’re one of those people who has that little voice in the back of her mind saying, ‘Maybe I could do [fill in the blank],’ don’t tell it to be quiet. Give it a little room to grow, and try to find an environment it can grow in.” —Reese Witherspoon

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About Kristin Addis

Kristin Addis is the founder and CEO of Be My Travel Muse, a resource for female travelers all around the world since 2012. She's traveled solo to over 65 countries and has brought over 150 women on her all-female adventure tours from Botswana to the Alaskan tundra.

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Dragana says

01/28/2022 at 3:22 pm

Loved it! I enjoyed reading your quotes. Stepping out into the unknown with no one else to rely on, you come to learn to learn so much about yourself. Often these solo trips are life-changing adventures. Fav one “Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay.”, well said. Sometimes I write about the quotes too. Here is an example post I wrote in case you or any of your readers find it interesting. Our content complements each other nicely, perhaps we can collab in some way in the future. Cheers!

20 Solo Female Travel Quotes to Inspire Your Next Journey

These twenty solo female travel quotes have always inspired me in my own solo travel adventures. If you need a little motivation to start planning your next trip, a little inspiration to convince your friends and family that you’re making the right choice, or just a few heartfelt words to share on your social media profiles, you’ll want to browse these beautiful solo travel quotes.

For each of the solo female travel quotes below I’ve personally designed a stunning image that you are free to share on your own social platforms. Wherever possible, I’ve also linked to the website or social media profile of the original speaker or writer, so that you can learn more about the inspiring girls and women who are turning their solo travel dreams into reality.

Copyright note: All of the quote images on this page can be used under a Creative Commons BY-NC-DN 4.0 license. You are free to share or distribute these images for non-commercial use, as long as attribution in the form of a link to this page is provided. No changes to or adaptations of the images are permitted. Copyright of the quote text remains with the credited speaker or writer.

#1 – “Traveling alone makes you vulnerable to being moved by things”. – Marlow Grenados

This solo female travel quote from writer Marlowe Granados reminds you that travel is about being open and vulnerable to new places, people and experiences, and that the experiences you have while you’re away will change you forever.

#2 – “I just came back from a trip and my heart aches for another.” – Debatrayee Banerjee

One trip is never enough for solo female travelers like Debatrayee Banerjee . If you’ve only just returned home and are already daydreaming about your next trip, this is the solo female travel quote for you to share.

#3 – “The treasured vistas of our solo journeys are not always about the landscapes.” – Gina Greelea

Teacher and coach Gina Greelea reminds solo female travelers that there is more to travel than just a postcard-perfect view. Sometimes, it’s what we see in ourselves and others that is the true travel revelation.

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#4 – “Doing what you’re afraid of, getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks like that – that’s what life is.” – Amy Poehler

Comedienne Amy Poehler may be known more for her jokes than her travel writing, but her insight here rings true to all solo female travelers. Traveling solo as a woman is all about stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing the unfamiliar and the unexpected.

#5 – “To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

Rising to fame with Eat, Pray, Love , Elizabeth Gilbert became the voice of a new generation of solo female travelers who left home to find themselves. In this solo female travel quote, she reminds us all that whether you’re giving up your avocado toast 😉, a promotion at work or a budding new relationship, travel is always worth it.

#6 – “Sometimes the only available transportation is a leap of faith.” – Margaret Shepard

Heiress Margaret Shepard used her wealth and notoriety to benefit countless charities. In this quote for solo female travelers she highlights the fact that for women, traveling alone requires taking risks and embracing the unknown.

#7 – “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” – Suzy Strutner

Journalist Suzy Strutner shared one of my favorite solo female travel quotes. Here, she discusses how solo female travel changes both how we see ourselves and how others view us. You may be perceived as more independent, confident, adventurous and interesting when people learn about your solo travel experience.

#8 – “If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.” – Angelina Jolie

Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie doesn’t mince words when she discusses the importance of travel for those who are privileged enough to be able to. Through solo female travel, girls and women can learn more about themselves and others, and use that knowledge to make meaningful positive change.

#9 – “I just want to sleep and exercise and travel for fun.” – Hillary Clinton

We hear you, Hillary Clinton ! 🙌🏼 This solo female travel quote captures the joy of traveling just for yourself. Not for work, not see family, not to be a bridesmaid at your college roommate’s destination wedding… just because you want to. And personally, I agree with Hillary that travel can be just as important for your mental health and good food and exercise are for your physical health!

#10 -“Anybody can be an explorer if they want to be.” – Helen Thayer

This solo female travel quote is from Helen Thayer , a prominent contemporary explorer who travels solo to places that few others dare to visit. She reminds other women that even if you don’t have a lot of time off work or a huge budget, there are ways to add exploration to your daily life. Try food from a new culture, listen to a music artist from around the world, or simply visit the public library and sign out some books about destinations you’d like to more about.

#11 – “I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself.” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has often written about characters who are shaped by their travel experiences. In this solo travel quote she discusses the interplay between time away and time and home, and how the two come together to shape who we are as people.

#12 – ” I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

I love this solo travel quote from Mary Anne Radmacher because it reflects my own experience as a solo female traveler: even the simple things I experienced during my travels changed who I am today. Whether it was floating in the sea in Sicily or sleeping in a yurt in Mongolia, these solo travel experiences shaped the woman I became.

#13 – “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” – Anita Desai

Indian novelist Anita Desai was born to a Bengali father and a German mother, and the intersection of different cultures was central to her works. In this quote she talks about how we all bring a little piece of our solo travels home with us, whether it’s a new word or phrase, a previously-known culinary ingredient, or simply a beautiful memory of another time and place.

#14 – “We travel, some of us forever, to see other states, other lives, other souls.” – Anaïs Nin

One of the most sensual writers of the 21st century, Anaïs Nin understood the drive that some women experience to travel endlessly, in constant search of new ideas and opportunities. In this quote, she emphasizes the fact that it’s often the people we meet along the way (who we probably wouldn’t have met if we hadn’t been traveling alone) that leave the most powerful imprint on our souls.

#15 – ” Some flowers need flames to find their way into this world.” – Cindy Campopiano

I always think of this solo female travel quote from Cindy Campopiano when I’m experiencing a difficulty or challenging situation as a solo female traveler. Of course it would be easier to stay home, in a comfortable safety net of familiar people and milquetoast activities, but would I really be reaching my full potential if that was all I did? I agree with Cindy that the answer to that is no, because so many of us who are drawn to solo female travel get closer and closer to reaching their full potential with each barrier they knock down.

#16 – “That was the joy of traveling. Anything could happen.” – Lesley Howarth

I love this quote from award-winning children’s fiction writer Lesley Howarth because it perfectly captures the reason why I travel: to leap headfirst into the unknown. All alone in a new place, you never know what to expect or what will happen next. But it’s this unpredictability and randomness that make solo travel so fun.

#17 – “I’d love to be a tabletop in Paris, where food is art and life combined in one, where people gather and talk for hours.” – Maureen Johnson

As a solo female traveler, I love slowing down and getting fully immersed in the day-to-day life of the places that I visit. Writer Maureen Johnson shares that sentiment in this solo female travel quote, which celebrates the common Parisian cafe table and all of the intricacies of the lives that stop at that table, if only for the length of a single espresso. I always recommend that solo female travelers slow down, spend more time in fewer places, and savour the unremarkable moments in their journeys.

#18 – “More and more, quicker and quicker, the places I travel draw me in like a spell.” – Rachel Friedman

Who else had experienced this feeling shared by writer Rachel Friedman ? The feeling of being completely immersed in a new place with nothing holding you back from doing exactly what you want to do? I know that is one of the main reasons I love traveling solo, and I know I’m not alone when I saw I’ve been spellbound by many of the places I’ve visited.

#19 – “Single means you are brave enough to face the glorious unknown of the unaccompanied journey.” – Mandy Hale

Writer Mandy Hale sparked a movement encouraging women to embrace their single status, and in this solo travel quote she notes that it takes a strong, brave women to take a journey solo. Achieving your dreams on your own can be difficult, but the hard work always pays off in the end.

#20 – “When people ask me why I still have hope and energy after all these years, I always say: Because I travel.” – Gloria Steinem

To end this list, I wanted to share one of my favorite solo female travel quotes from an iconic feminist: Gloria Steinem . In her words she highlights how a life of travel can help us sustain feelings of energy, enthusiasm, hope and happiness even as we age. Traveling today is investing in your future self and helping to create a better world for the generations that will come long after we are gone.

Did I miss one of your favorite solo female travel quotes? Share it below in the comments!

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Solo Travel Quotes for Inspiration & Motivation

March 29, 2022 by Tracey Nesbitt

The solo travel quotes curated here offer you inspiration, motivation, hope, and validation.

Each quote is accompanied by some of my thoughts about the author, the link to solo travel, or a bit of analysis of the words themselves.

I hope they will provide you with food for thought. If something here resonates with you, please share your perspective in the comments section below. If there is a quote about travel that you love that does not appear here, please add it in the comments at the end of the article. Over time, we can add more to this list.

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While getting lost may fill some with dread, there are times when I love it, and times when it has resulted in wonderful travel memories.

This travel quote from Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), American fantasy, mystery, science fiction, and horror writer, celebrates the idea of getting lost while traveling.

It reminds me of my first trip to Paris. I would set out in the morning, sometimes boarding one of those hop on/hop off buses, and ride around until something caught my eye. I would get off the bus and wander around, getting lost in the little streets and my own thoughts, inevitably forgetting to get back on as I discovered one thing after another that would lead me off in different directions.

When the sun began to set, I would pull out my Paris map (remember paper maps?), pinpoint my location, then work out a route to get back to the apartment I had rented for the week.

That feeling of timelessness, of casually getting lost, and the feeling of accomplishment once I figured out where I was and how to get myself back to where I started, is one of my favorite travel memories.

This solo travel quote by English journalist and author, Margaret Storm Jameson (1891-1986) comes from her autobiography, Journey From The North . It resonated with me immediately.

I love the sensation of being the unobserved observer in a foreign city: sitting in a sidewalk café, listening to conversations taking place, watching people walk by; taking a break on a park bench, watching lives play out around me; observing how people interact with one another and discovering how that is different or similar to my own culture.

Traveling alone, I have the ability and the luxury of time to just be still and absorb. Traveling with others, I am constantly engaged with them. Traveling alone, sitting quietly, I am almost invisible, and have the freedom to watch, listen, and contemplate. I notice the smallest details that would otherwise elude me.

Here is one of the all-time best solo travel quotes, from Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935). Holmes served on the Supreme Court of the United States for 30 years, and was one of the most-cited American legal scholars of the 20th century.

While I don't know in what context he made this statement, it certainly applies well to travel–and even more so to solo travel. How better to stretch your mind than to set off on your own to a place you've never been, encountering unfamiliar cultures, landscapes, and cuisine, learning to navigate transportation systems, perhaps attempting to communicate in a new language?

Research is showing that travel–and the new experiences, challenges, and information processing that ensue–increases our creativity.

Once you stretch your mind in these new directions, you will be forever changed. In big ways or small, challenging our brains in unfamiliar ways through travel will have a lasting impact on our lives.

Jacqueline Boone created a blog to document an experiment. Starting with the question, “What would you do if you had six months to live?” she actually spent half a year living her answers to that question, sharing her experiences, and encouraging others to do the same. You can watch her TEDx Talk here .

An avid traveler, Jacqueline encourages everyone who can, to do so. This solo travel quote is pulled from a post she wrote about the arguments people had against her plan to travel around the world. I like it, and I believe it–members of the Solo Travel Society tell us all the time about the amazing friendships they have made while traveling–but I'm not entirely sure that it has been true for me.

I agree that I am solo but not alone when I travel, and I meet many, many interesting and wonderful people along the way, but most of those relationships have been fleeting. It may be simply because I am such a lax correspondent, as any of my long-distance friends will attest. Regardless, traveling solo definitely does not mean that you are always alone; you will meet marvelous people, and you may make lifelong connections, or, at the very least, lifelong memories.

American travel writer and magazine editor, Caskie Stinnett (1911-1998) wrote and edited for publications such as Holiday magazine, the Atlantic Monthly , and Travel & Leisure.  Stinnett spent much time traveling, and, according to this quote, that's exactly the way he liked it.

Travel can feel like a suspension of regular daily life; every day is different, we don't have the same obligations, and, especially with solo travel, our schedules – or lack thereof – are completely our own. We can make and break plans on a whim according to what we discover along the way. It's exhilarating!

Stinnett claimed to hate routine, but after all of his travels throughout his 65-year career, he returned to the same place: his island home in Maine. Imagine living in the same place for almost all of your life! Mind you, if, like him, I owned my own island, I suppose that could be very appealing.

To be honest, though, as much as I love travel and hate routine, I am still incredibly happy and grateful to return home at the end of each journey. It seems this may have been the case for the author as well. I need that home base–my people, my community, my things–to keep me grounded. After a long trip, I actually crave a little routine. I am not someone who could travel continuously.

Have you ever had this experience, as described by American writer, Lawrence Block? Of setting out to find something, to see some sight in your travels, then accidentally coming upon something entirely different, unexpected, and wonderful?

Some of my happiest moments have absolutely come about in this way. I once got lost, searching in vain for a well-hidden restaurant, became a bit frantic, then was “rescued” by a friendly stranger and had a lovely conversation that completely turned my day around. I remember the pizza, of course, but I will never forget the man in the market and the chat we had while he walked me to my destination.

I think our happiest moments are rarely about what we see, but about what we feel. Visiting Canada's House of Commons was an important and interesting event. But stumbling upon a peace protest on the lawn of Parliament Hill that day, crawling into a tent to spend a little bit of time actually exercising my democratic right and listening to the stories of dedicated activists–that is what has stayed with me. That is the story that I tell about my trip to Ottawa. That was one of my happiest moments.

On Being Adventurous

This solo travel quote by novelist, poet, short story and memoir writer, Lisa St. Aubin de Teran comes from her book  Off the Rails: Memoirs of a Train Addict . I stumbled upon the quote before knowing the source, so it's interesting that it had immediately conjured up for me an image of train travel.

For most of us, travel is temporary, sporadic, something that punctuates our lives rather than constituting our everyday routine. I like the author's comparison here: travel sometimes does feel like a flirtation to me. How many times have you returned from a trip saying that you had fallen in love with a destination, that you wished you could have stayed longer to get to know it better?

Ah, but there are so many destinations to dance with. I may never settle down with just one.

This quote is attributed to Chinese philosopher, teacher, and politician, Confucius (551-479 BC). (Don't hold me to that, as I have no way of proving it, but it seems to be generally accepted by sites that compile interesting quotes.)

It is a very simple and straightforward statement that makes for a great personal travel philosophy.

Wherever you go in this great big world, go forth with an open mind. Leave as many of your preconceived ideas as possible at home. Invite people and destinations to reveal themselves to you–let it all unfold without applying judgment. Try to remove the lens of your own culture and experience new ones from as blank a slate as you can manage.

Observe. Absorb. Share. Repeat.

Go with your whole heart.

I stumbled across one of the best solo travel quotes in a Huffington Post article entitled, 6 Reasons Every Woman Needs to Travel Alone . Suzy Strutner, Associate Lifestyle Editor for HuffPost Travel wrote about some of the things that women have to gain from traveling solo, including increased confidence, adaptability and creativity, broadening your social circle, and stepping out of the confines of your work.

What really stuck with me, though, was the quote above. I love that solo travel knocks me out of my comfort zone. But even more than that, the notion that solo travel releases us from the expectations of others is very freeing. Traveling without those who know us well and have clear ideas of who we are and the role we play in their lives, we can be anything we wish to be. It brings to mind a quote by William Least Heat-Moon (scroll down to find it), who spoke of how the people we meet while traveling are unburdened by any of our baggage, and see only what we present to them in the moment.

Jewish philosopher, Martin Buber (1878-1965) reminds us that our travels are about more than getting from Point A to Point B, seeing the sights, tasting the food, and learning about the history of a country; they are also about the internal journey.

While we may not be conscious of it at the time, there is always some new discovery about ourselves, others, or life that is being learned along the way.

These secret destinations might only be revealed in the reliving or retelling of the trip, but there is always much more to be gained from travel than mere movement and observation.

This solo travel quote is not attributed to any one person, but seems to be a Dutch proverb. It tells us that the hardest part of any journey is that which takes place before we set out from home. Dealing with all of the details can be tedious–researching and purchasing travel insurance, planning the itinerary, booking flights and accommodation, searching for the best deals, figuring out what to pack–and can seem never-ending.

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The hardest part truly is the preparation. Once you're out the door, a trip takes on a life of its own. So push through it, do your research, make your plans, sort it all out, then head off to your solo adventure!

Erol Ozan, US-based writer and scientist, tells us that getting lost is sometimes the only road to beautiful discoveries.

It has certainly been the case for me from time to time. I once got lost in London, while in search of an elusive pizza joint. The meal at the end of the journey was all the sweeter for the confusion involved in getting there, and the kind stranger who set me on the right path. Lost in Paris, I stumbled upon a wonderful art installation that was not only fascinating on its own, but which added depth to my experience once I got back on track and found my original destination.

Of course, there are times when getting lost is problematic. But sometimes, it can result in unexpected delight.

This solo travel quote is by American singer-songwriter John Mayer, from his song, Age of Worry . It is perfect in its simplicity, encouraging us both to not be afraid to go it alone and to not be afraid to enjoy it.

I often receive messages from readers who are afraid to set out on their first solo trip, who are worried that they will be lonely or unsafe. There are many posts on Solo Traveler that relate to conquering fear. Have a look at For Those Afraid of Traveling Alone , or Travel Solo for the First Time: Complete Guide for Newbies . If you are in this situation, check out these posts to see what other travelers have to say.

But there is also the issue of falling in love with solo travel. Mayer says, “Don't be scared to like it,” and I have actually heard from readers that they are worried that if they enjoy solo travel too much, that they will never be able to travel with family or friends again. I say, do it anyway! Don't be scared to travel solo. In fact, many people find that solo travel makes them better people and partners, in travel and in life.

Don't be scared to walk alone:  take advantage of what Solo Traveler and the Solo Travel Society have to offer in terms of resources and encouragement.

Quotes on Solo Travel and Loving the Moment

This travel quote comes from prolific American author Louis L'Amour (1908-1988). He was known largely for his Western novels, but also wrote poetry, science fiction, short stories, and historical fiction. L'Amour wrote 100 novels and more than 250 short stories, none of which I have read. However, I think this quote can easily stand alone.

It seems to me that this quote exemplifies the concept of slow travel. When we get caught up in seeing all of the sights, each of the monuments, one famous building or view or work of art after another, we can miss the true joy of travel, replacing it with an album full of photos of exactly what we had set out to see.

L'Amour encourages us to slow down, look around, live the whole experience of traveling, not just the stops along the way.

Brazilian writer, Paulo Coelho has written more than 30 books, the most well-known being The Alchemist , which has become one of the best-selling books in history.

This particular quote speaks for itself. It really doesn't require any analysis from me. We all know it to be true: our time here is finite, and our time available to travel solo even more so.

We've all known people who have worked their entire lives, putting travel on hold for some future date that never arrived. Seize the opportunity to travel whenever and wherever it presents itself. Don't put it off for another time when it will be more convenient, or when you will have more money, or when you will have someone to travel with, or when some other criteria has been fulfilled. Do it now!

Pico Iyer, essayist and novelist was born in England to parents from India, and educated at Oxford and Harvard. Iyer is well known for his travel writing, and has delivered TED talks on the art of stillness and the question of where is home.

This solo travel quote is from an essay entitled Why We Travel . I really enjoy the way that he explains how travel is like love.

For if every true love affair can feel like a journey to a foreign country, where you can’t quite speak the language, and you don’t know where you’re going, and you’re pulled ever deeper into the inviting darkness, every trip to a foreign country can be a love affair, where you’re left puzzling over who you are and whom you’ve fallen in love with.

I have often felt that there is something quite romantic about travel, though I had never articulated it. Iyer describes the parallels between love and great journeys in such a vivid way that it all makes sense to me now. That sense of discovery, of trepidation, of a loss of control, of both questioning and surrendering to the moment–it occurs in both travel and love. Both have the capacity to change us, and to live on long after we have returned home or parted ways.

This solo travel quote is by Guy Gavriel Kay, Canadian fantasy fiction writer, from his book, Tigana .

I think it applies well to travel–especially given the number of times I have gotten off at the wrong stop, taken the wrong exit, or wandered the wrong direction down a street in search of something or other that I wanted to see.

Almost always, those “mistakes” have turned into new discoveries. In some cases, it has seemed as though they were meant to be, as when I got lost on my way to the Rodin museum in Paris. I stumbled across the Centre for Canadian Culture, which was featuring a video installation based on one of Rodin's sculptures that I would later see, once I found my way. The accidental discovery enhanced my experience at the museum, and I would have missed it altogether if I had taken a direct route from the metro.

I agree with Kay; in many cases, there are no wrong turnings. Frequently, in my experience, losing my way has resulted in even more interesting experiences.

This quote articulates something I have always felt but never bothered to put into words: the great reward and luxury of travel lies in finding the ordinary extraordinary. Bill Bryson, author of (among other books) the humorous travel memoir A Walk in the Woods , has pinpointed it with this quote.

Everyday activities in which you participate at home–shopping for groceries, grabbing a coffee–can seem beautiful and special in another place.

Discovering the manner in which coffee is poured, served, and enjoyed in another country can seem magical to a traveler, even though it is no more remarkable to a local than your daily coffee ritual at home is to you.

Picking up groceries–watching how people select their produce, seeing what is offered on store shelves, listening to the conversation between shoppers and vendors at a farmer's market–becomes a fascinating learning experience which offers a glimpse into the local culture.

In the same vein, another luxury of travel is that you actually have the time to slow down and appreciate these differences, to experience stopping for coffee or choosing cheese as if for the first time. It may even extend to seeing your own habits in a different light once you return home.

This quote comes from American essayist, Agnes Repplier (1855-1950). It is appealing for the positivity that it attributes to the desire to see the world. If we weren't hopeful about the future, about what we will encounter as we venture forth, about the people that we will meet, what would be the point?

I agree that the urge to travel is inherently hopeful. Before heading off on any trip, I have many dreams that I hope will be fulfilled: to meet interesting people, to learn about another culture, to discover culinary traditions, to see my home and the world from a different perspective.

Solo Travel and Self-Confidence

As a child, suffering from tuberculosis of the spine, Katharine Butler Hathaway (1890-1942) was confined to her bedroom, strapped to a board, for ten years in an effort to prevent her spine from curving. She developed a remarkable imagination during this time and went on to become a writer.

I loved this quote when I first stumbled upon it, but appreciated it even more once I heard the story of the author. I can't wait to read her book, The Little Locksmith , in which she relates the story of her life.

Hathaway speaks of making the choice to be governed by fear or by creativity; as an adult, she analyzed everything according to this principle and always chose creativity.

I think there is a parallel here related to solo travel. Pushing through the fear of the unknown, taking that first trip alone, facing unfamiliar places, people, cultures, languages–we encounter it on every trip. By choosing not to be dominated by fear, we keep ourselves open to change and continual growth.

This quote comes from American writer, Joanne Nussbaum, author of Mongolia Monologues: One Woman's Quest to Experience, Learn and Grow…

The moment I stumbled across this quote, I thought of the members of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. Whenever a topic about travel–particularly about traveling with others, meeting up with other travelers on the road, or the potential for loneliness when traveling solo–comes up, it invariably inspires comments from members about how much they value their independence and freedom.

This quote could be a tagline for solo travel. It strikes me that walking your own path is exactly what we encourage people to do and precisely why so many people love to travel alone.

In our daily lives, we perform many roles and are many things to the many people in our lives. Joanne Nussbaum lived her whole life in Ohio, working and raising a family. Suddenly, at the age of 53, she joined the Peace Corps and set off for Mongolia.

When we travel solo, we have the unique opportunity to just be ourselves. We alone decide when to get up, where to go, what to eat, who to talk to (or not), how to get from one place to the next.

I encourage you to take Joanne's advice. Walk your own path. Be yourself. I also encourage you to take the advice of the Solo Travel Society: travel alone.

Born in Germany, Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) described herself as a political theorist and wrote about power, politics, democracy, authority, and totalitarianism. This solo travel quote seems to me to be of a considerably less serious and academic nature, but very appropriate for us as solo travelers.

I sometimes hear people speak about how solo travel requires us to take care of everything ourselves–transportation arrangements, accommodation reservations, decision-making around where to go, what to eat, which tour to take–and that there is no one with whom to share a sunset or a meal, or to watch our luggage while we grab a coffee. All of that is true. However, I don't see these as negative aspects. Yes, all responsibilities sit with us, but I prefer to think of it the way that Hannah Arendt expresses it: that we have all of the options, all of the power, all of the freedom in our hands when we travel solo.

Loving life is indeed easy when all of these elements are in our control.

American chef, author, and television personality Anthony Bourdain, star of travel and food shows such as No Reservations , The Layover , and Parts Unknown, inspired many of us with his curious and enthusiastic approach to travel and learning about cultures around the world.

I'm not sure what more there is to add to this quote: it's pretty self-explanatory and complete on its own. Though the things that leave marks may be different for each of us, there can't be any doubt that we both collect them and leave them behind as we travel.

In the act of giving and taking, learning and sharing, we all benefit.

Bourdain went on to say, “Most of the time, those marks–on your body or on your heart–are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt.” Even still, if I had to choose between accumulating and leaving marks, or staying put and trying to remain unscathed, I would choose solo travel every time.

This solo travel quote is by Paul Theroux, American travel writer and novelist, from an interview conducted by Alec Ash, published on salon.com . Rather than just applying my own interpretation of his words, let me first share with you the rest of what he had to say on this topic:

If people go hiking with their wife in the Alps, that is not the same thing as going alone. When you come home at night, have a drink and talk about the day with your spouse, that is different from being alone, writing your notes, and having a drink in a solitude which makes you reflect very deeply on your motives, and why your wife or husband isn’t there. So the inner journey is the journey taken by the solitary traveller.

To a large extent, I agree; solo travel affords me so much more time to observe and absorb, reflect and analyze. The learning I gain from it relates to the outer journey and the destination, as well as the inner journey and my self. I learn more about who I am as I navigate unfamiliar situations, languages, cultures, and transportation systems.

But there are also things to be learned from my occasional trips with others – though these largely center on my relationships with them, and how we interact with one another and face the world together.

I do believe the inner journey is richer when taken solo.

American science fiction writer, Frank Herbert (1920-1986), was known for his novel, Dune and the five following sequels. He tells us that without adding new experiences into our lives to shake things up, something inside of us remains asleep.

What better to inject new experiences and excitement into our lives than solo travel?

Traveling alone, I find that all of my senses are heightened. I see things in different ways. I notice the tiniest details that I would never give a second thought to on a regular day at home. I am the exact opposite of sleeping–I am hyper-awake, drinking up every drop of my days.

And it extends into my daily life–at least for a little while–once I return home. I see home through eyes slightly altered from when I left.

This quote by Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) comes from his book, The Fairy Tale of My Life: An Autobiography .

Although best-known to most people for his fairy tales, the Danish author also wrote plays, travelogues, novels, and poetry. In fact, one of his first published works was a short story entitled,  A Journey on Foot from Holmen's Canal to the East Point of Amager . His early work was well-received, and earned him a grant which allowed him to travel around Europe and continue his writing.

I like this solo travel quote for two reasons. First, the line “to gain all while you give” reminds me of the value of both learning and sharing knowledge as we travel. The idea that we pick up a little and leave a little behind is one of the aspects of solo travel that I treasure the most.

Second, the line, “to travel is to live” strikes me as one that will resonate with many of you. When I asked members of the Solo Travel Society, “ Why do you travel ?” one of the emerging themes from the responses was that it makes us feel more alive–that in traveling solo, we feel freer, our senses are heightened, and we are entirely open to new experiences. Certainly, this has been my experience as well.

The Importance of Travel

This quote by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, English writer, philosopher, journalist, art and literary critic (it's a very long resume!) is one that I suspect not everyone will agree with. It suggests that the real purpose of travel is not to discover other countries, but to return home and see your own country as a traveler would – with fresh eyes.

I'm not sure that I see my home as a foreign land when I return. Certainly, after spending time in other countries, I feel a renewed appreciation for the things that I already value at home, that may have been missing at my destination. Some comparisons are drawn, some weighing of alternatives takes place – Do I like this way of doing things more than that one? Should I incorporate this newly-discovered tradition into my life? – but I don't experience the sense of discovery that travel offers.

Maybe I haven't spent enough time in foreign lands. Yes, maybe that's the key – more travel, for longer periods of time!

Edith Wharton (1862-1937), American novelist, designer, and short story writer loved travel and spent several months each year in Europe.

I like this quote because it honestly represents my experience of solo travel. I cannot count the number of times that a stranger has come to my aid, or engaged me in random conversation that taught me something new, or shared something special about their lives or their home, or extended an unexpected kindness to me while I have been traveling.

Kind people are everywhere, if you open yourself up to meeting them. When traveling solo, you are naturally more available to receive people in this way, facing outward, inviting the world in.

I’ll never forget the kindness of a stranger on my first solo trip, and members of the Solo Traveler community have many heartwarming tales to tell as well .

Discovering through travel just how many kind people are out there may just restore your faith in the world.

I can still remember the smells of places that I visited many years ago. Like the scent of my grandmother's house, they stay with me.

Some I can describe, like the vague hint of nutmeg in the air in Grenada; some I can't, but recognize immediately upon encountering again, like Prague; and one place, Bermuda, was remarkable for the fact that I could smell nothing but fresh air.

I can remember how specific places at a destination smelled as well: the oily, oppressive air in the New York subway in the heat of summer, just-picked grapes being pressed at a winery in British Columbia's Naramata Bench, the intermingling aromas of cured meats, fresh fruit, seafood, and hot peppers in Barcelona's Boqueria Market.

American developmental psychologist and Harvard University professor, Howard Gardner makes the point that those who do not want their views and beliefs challenged–in this case, very famous leaders–don't travel extensively.

As travel has the effect of broadening one's horizons, increasing exposure to other cultures and ideas, and demonstrating not just our differences, but also our commonalities, people who have a vested interest in maintaining their positions are not interested in the discovery that travel affords.

So if, for example, dictators don't travel broadly, so as to preserve their single-minded orthodoxy, what does that say about those of us who do travel?

I think it means that we are open to new ideas and new ways of doing things. We welcome having our assumptions challenged and delight in learning. Solo travelers, in particular, need to be very flexible, which contributes to our ability to assimilate new information.

So, if you don't want to learn and grow, but only to hold on to what you currently believe to be true, don't travel. If, on the other hand, you hunger for knowledge, crave having your biases challenged, and find joy in turning your ideas upside down, travel on!

This quote from the late Maya Angelou will not likely be new to many people, but I always think it bears repeating.

It seems to me that not understanding others is the root of many problems between people. It is easy to forget, when caught up in passionately defending one's own position, that there are real people on the other side of the argument–people with whom we share all of the same basic components of life.

While travel won't necessarily resolve our differences, travel–and especially solo travel, which presents the opportunity for one-on-one encounters with local people–can foster relationships that allow us to move towards seeing and understanding others as individuals, not as representatives of a particular country or ideology.

This quote from French writer, Gustave Flaubert, author of  Madame Bovary , reminds us of one of the wonderful benefits of travel: the opportunity to expand our vision and perspective and see ourselves in the broader context of the world.

It is easy, perhaps inevitable, to become consumed by the issues and politics that affect our daily lives at home, for our world to shrink. There is even a certain inadvertent arrogance in the focus on our immediate environment to the exclusion of others.

Travel can cure you of this myopia.

In the same way that everything looks so small when flying above it in a plane, travel makes us see that we truly are very tiny fish in a magnificently huge pond.

More Quotes on Travel and Solo Travel

I have seen this quote attributed to the Prophet Mohammed and have also seen it vigorously disputed. For now, I will not claim to know the author, but if you have a reference, please let me know in the comments section below.

Regardless of the origin of the quote, it represents an interesting perspective. Initially, I agreed, thinking of some of the mind-expanding, life-altering experiences that travel can bring.

But it also requires something of the traveler, doesn't it? An open mind, a sense of curiosity, a willingness to have one's assumptions and cultural biases challenged and sometimes defeated – surely these must be present.

Isn't that also the best way to approach education? It is as possible to successfully finish school without broadening your horizons as it is to return from traveling without having disturbed your existing mindset.

In my view, it comes down to how you approach life.

Tony Robbins, American life coach, self-help author, and motivational speaker–yes, that guy from the late-night infomercials!–is the source for this solo travel quote. I once saw him in person, and I have to say that he truly has a huge presence, and I can understand why people find him so compelling. He is very charismatic and his presentations can be quite motivating.

Whatever your feelings may be about the guy and his work, I think this quote is great. Obviously, the clearest path to not accomplishing something is to never attempt it. But I think this statement also points out that what most often prevents us from getting from the sofa to our biggest travel dreams is ourselves. Fears and insecurities, lack of information, perhaps not having people around us as solo travel role models.

Solo Traveler and the Solo Travel Society on Facebook can help. Worried about being lonely? Check out How to Travel Alone Without Being Lonely , which contains lots of tips and links to additional related posts. Not sure where to start in terms of planning out your trip? Start here . Nervous about how to manage the first day in a new place? Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Conquer First-Day Solo Travel Anxiety will reassure you that everyone gets scared, and there are tried and tested methods for pushing through the fear. For a comprehensive set of tips, read our Ultimate Guide to Travel Alone and Love It . Members of the Solo Travel Society regularly come to the rescue as well by sharing personal experiences, asking and answering solo travel-related questions, and offering encouragement and information to fellow travelers.

Don't let your travel dreams become impossible journeys: take advantage of all of the resources gathered on the blog and the expertise of the over 250,000 travelers in the Solo Travel Society .

Collectively, we've got your back!

This quote is by Susan Heller. When it first appeared in the New York Times in 1987, I doubt that anyone could have imagined that this would become one of the world's most frequently quoted pieces of travel packing advice.

It's good advice, though–and I should take it more often! At least, I should heed the suggestion to take less clothing. While Janice is the queen of packing light–her post about how to pack, Bare Minimum Packing is one of our most popular and enduring–I always take too much.

But what of Heller's suggestion to take more money? I'm not sure that is always necessary, though I suppose it depends on how you travel. We have found inexpensive ways to enjoy many places. Read How to Make Solo Travel Affordable, Cheap and Even Free

Danish writer, Peter Hoeg tells us in this solo travel quote that our emotions can be amplified when traveling. I can't imagine that anyone would disagree with his statement (though, if you do, please share your thoughts below) and I think it may apply even more to solo travelers. Without the distractions of interacting with travel companions, you can focus more intently on your individual internal experience.

The full gamut of travel emotions, including excitement, joy, surprise–and, let's face it, fear, sadness, and anger–can feel bigger and more intense when we're traveling alone. But even the latter feelings can have an upside.

Sometimes, fear can help keep you safe, or anger can help you find a solution to a problem. Sometimes, sadness is an entirely appropriate response to places and situations we encounter, as explored in this post about why we travel to sad places , and experiencing it intensely is actually an act of honor and remembrance.

You may recognize this quote as being from English comedian, actor, writer, documentary maker, and traveler, Michael Palin. Famous for his work with the comedy group Monty Python, he went on to create documentaries about travel.

It is easy to understand his perspective in this quote: once you have traveled, you want to travel more. Like the inability to eat just one chocolate, the more travel experiences you accumulate, the more you want to discover. The travel bug can be quite persistent! Unlike chocolate, I'm not sure that there is a downside to craving more travel. And, like Palin, I am quite content to be infected with this particular virus.

This quote about travel comes from American writer, Judith Thurman. I was struck by her words, not because I have experienced this phenomenon of feeling homesick for a place that I have never been, but because I have witnessed it in a friend and fellow traveler.

For the more than two decades that I have known him, D-G has longed to travel to and live in India. Having grown up in Newfoundland, then lived for many years in Quebec, he was accustomed to Canada's long, cold winters and lots of space. Yet, somehow, he could not shake the idea that India was where he belonged.

So, off he went to travel around the country on his own. When he returned, I swear that he pined for India as though it had been his childhood home. He was absolutely homesick for this place he had never lived, and desperately wanted to return.

He left his job, sold all of his belongings, and set off on a solo adventure to build a new life. And so he has. Years later, D-G has created a beautiful life for himself in Bangalore, and continues to travel extensively throughout the country, with no plans to return.

I have never felt this pull to be somewhere else. In fact, every time I return from a trip, I see my home country a little bit differently and appreciate it more. But it is clear to me now that the possibility of feeling homesick for a foreign land is very real.

William Hazlitt (1778-1830), English writer, critic, philosopher, and painter makes a point that is quite obvious to most of us now, in an age when travel is much more possible for far more people than it would have been in his day: that there is far more to be learned from making a trip yourself than from hearing about it from others or making assumptions about what your experience might be.

You need to travel the road.

Good travel literature, film and television, blogs, and storytelling can all be wonderful mediums for learning about a destination. But none of them can replace actually going, walking the streets, smelling the air, touching the soil, meeting the people, tasting the food, experiencing the trials and tribulations of navigating a different culture, language, and transportation system.

If you don't travel the road yourself, you will only understand what it is like for someone else.

This quote comes from Fitzhugh Mullan, American pediatrician, writer, editor, and health policy expert. Someone, I assume, who deals with the potholes in life every day.

It is easy to get caught up in the things that go wrong when we're traveling–the missed flight, the lost bag, the misplaced reservation, the misunderstandings due to language or cultural differences. And sometimes, especially on a long journey, these things can pile up and get the better of us at some point.

Mullan encourages us to see past it, to look at the bigger picture. Treat the problems like potholes, not canyons. Step back, take a deep breath, try to see the humor in the situation, then carry on.

Celebrate the journey. Live in the present. Soak up every moment.

This travel quote comes from Anatole France (1844-1924), a Nobel Prize-winning French poet, journalist, and novelist. I like it because I understand what it is like to spend a long period of time essentially treading water, staying in one place, caught up in the mundane details of everyday life.

I remember my first trip abroad and the moment when I understood how simultaneously easy and life-altering travel can be.

The act of stepping out of routine, being surrounded by a different landscape, encountering unfamiliar sights, smells, tastes, and sounds, new people, another culture–so much can be experienced in just one day.

No list like this can ever be considered complete. What are the best solo travel quotes that you have come across? Please share them and your thoughts below.

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125 Motivational Solo Female Travel Quotes: Unleash Your Wanderlust

Solo female travel quotes can provide some needed motivation.

Taking a solo journey as a woman is an amazing fete . It symbolizes strength, independence, and the pursuit of personal growth.

It’s a courageous step into the unknown, where you’ll find liberation, self-discovery, and the freedom to shape your own narrative. Let this collection of solo female travel quotes inspire you.

You’ll transcend boundaries and challenge societal norms, empowering other women to embrace the world as their playground . With every adventure we undertake, solo female travellers inspire others.

You prove that women have the power to create their own extraordinary stories. Here we’ll celebrate the spirit of solo female travel with empowering quotes and motivational sayings.

Explore the deepest thoughts that these travellers’ incredible journeys have inspired . Step out of yourself as a fearless woman . Let these words ignite the flames of wanderlust in you.

You’ll encourage others to embrace the thrill of travelling solo!

Solo Female Travel Quotes

2. “Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” –  John Mayer  

3. “I am never happier than when I am alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.” –  Storm Jameson  

4. “Some journeys in life can only be travelled alone.” –  Ken Poirot  

5. “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” –  Amelia Earhart  

6. “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Muriel Strode

7. “Travel has a way of stretching the mind. The stretch comes not from travel’s immediate rewards, the inevitable myriad new sights, smells and sounds, but with experiencing firsthand how others do differently what we believed to be the right and only way.” – Ralph Crawshaw

8. “Travelling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvellous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” – Jacqueline Boone

10. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

11. “Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life-changing experience of your life. Try it at least once!” – Unknown

12. “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” – Maya Angelou

13. “Traveling solo is a love affair with life itself.” – Kahlil Gibran

14. “She embarked on a solo journey, finding herself in the vastness of the world.” – Rupi Kaur

15. “A solo adventure is an opportunity to become the protagonist of your own story.” – Atticus

16. “She discovered her strength when she embraced the world on her own terms.” – Lang Leav

17. “As a woman, I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.” – Virginia Woolf

18. “Traveling solo, she learned that fear is just a compass guiding her towards growth.” – Yrsa Daley-Ward

19. “The solo female traveller dances to the rhythm of her own footsteps, leaving imprints of courage along the way.” – Nikita Gill 20. “With every step, the solo woman traveller redefines her boundaries and finds freedom in the unknown.” – Nayyirah Waheed

22. “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” – Albert Einstein

23. “If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” – Nora Roberts

24. “I can’t understand why men make all this fuss about Everest – it’s only a mountain.” – Junko Tabei, first woman to climb Everest

25. “Travel has a way of stretching the mind. The stretch comes not from travel’s immediate rewards, the inevitable myriad new sights, smells and sounds, but with experiencing firsthand how others do differently what we believed to be the right and only way.” – Ralph Crawshaw

26. “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

27. “Traveling solo means getting to know the real you!” – Anonymous

28. “I’m not lost, I’m exploring.” – Jana Stanfield

29. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

30. “The more I travelled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine

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Solo Female Travel Quotes About Africa

31. “Africa is where my soul finds its wildest adventures.” – Karen Blixen

32. “Solo female travel in Africa is a dance with nature, where I discover the rhythm of my own spirit.” – Dian Fossey

33. “ Africa’s vastness mirrors the boundless strength within a solo female traveller.” – Wangari Maathai

34. “In Africa, I found the courage to embrace my own wildness and embark on a journey of self-discovery.” – Isak Dinesen

35. “Solo travel in Africa: where the untamed wilderness nurtures my spirit and feeds my wanderlust.” – Beryl Markham

36. “Africa calls to the fearless, the adventurous, and the independent souls of solo female travellers.” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

37. “In Africa, I shed the layers of who I thought I was and rediscover the essence of who I truly am.” – Alexandra Fuller

39. “Solo travel in Africa is an invitation to dance with the unknown and discover the extraordinary within.” – Leymah Gbowee

40. “Africa is where my footsteps merge with the ancient rhythms of the land, as a solo female traveller on her own journey.” – Nadine Gordimer

41. “In Africa, solo female travel is an homage to the untamed beauty that exists both in the wilderness and within ourselves.” – Aminatta Forna

42. “Africa’s vast plains hold secrets that only the solo female traveller can unlock, one adventure at a time.” – Tsitsi Dangarembga

43. “Solo travel in Africa is a testament to the strength, resilience, and grace that resides in every woman’s heart.” – Yaa Gyasi

44. “In Africa, I learned that the best stories are written by those who wander alone, embracing the unknown.” – Nadine Gordimer

45. “Africa’s wild heart beats in rhythm with the fearless footsteps of solo female travellers.” – Alexandra Fuller

46. “Solo travel in Africa is where I dance with the untamed, find solace in the silence, and roar with the lions.” – Beryl Markham

47. “In Africa, the solo female traveller becomes part of a tapestry woven with the colours of courage, wisdom, and adventure.” – Isak Dinesen

48. “Africa invites the solo female traveller to step into her power, explore the vastness, and leave footprints on her own path.” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

49. “Solo travel in Africa is a symphony of freedom, resilience, and self-discovery for the courageous female explorer.” – Dian Fossey

50. “Africa’s wilderness holds the key to unlocking the untapped potential within every solo female traveller.” – Karen Blixen

51. “In Africa, the solo female traveller dances with the spirits of her ancestors, finding her place within the tapestry of time.” – Wangari Maathai

52. “Solo travel in Africa is an invitation to immerse myself in the raw beauty of the continent and embrace my own wild heart.” – Jane Goodall

53. “Africa whispers stories of strength and unity to the solo female traveller who dares to listen and learn.” – Leymah Gbowee

54. “In Africa, the solo female traveller discovers the true meaning of freedom as she roams the vast savannahs and endless skies.” – Aminatta Forna

55. “Africa’s wilderness ignites the fire of adventure within the soul of the solo female traveller, urging her to explore the unknown.” – Tsitsi Dangarembga

56. “Solo travel in Africa is where I find my voice amidst the cacophony of nature, and let my spirit soar with the wind.” – Yaa Gyasi

57. “In Africa, the solo female traveller embraces the challenge of the wild and discovers her own innate strength and resilience.” – Nadine Gordimer

58. “Africa’s landscapes hold the power to heal, inspire, and transform the solo female traveller’s soul.” – Alexandra Fuller

59. “Solo travel in Africa is an awakening of the senses, where I touch the earth and feel the 59. pulse of life beneath my feet.” – Beryl Markham

60. “In Africa, the solo female traveller uncovers the depth of her own courage and finds solace in the vastness of the continent.” – Isak Dinesen

61. “Africa’s wilderness becomes a canvas for the solo female traveller to paint her own extraordinary journey.” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

62. “Solo travel in Africa is a testament to the indomitable spirit of women who wander fearlessly, guided by their own compass.” – Dian Fossey

63. “In Africa, the solo female traveller is welcomed by the warmth of the people, their vibrant cultures, and their infectious laughter.” – Yaa Gyasi

64. “Africa’s wild embrace empowers the solo female traveller to conquer fears and discover her own limitless potential.” – Wangari Maathai

65. “Solo travel in Africa is a dance of vulnerability and empowerment, where the rhythm of courage leads the way.” – Leymah Gbowee

66. “In Africa, the solo female traveller finds solace in the serenity of vast landscapes, connecting with her own inner peace.” – Nadine Gordimer

67. “Africa’s wilderness becomes a mirror, reflecting the strength and resilience of the solo female traveller’s spirit.” – Tsitsi Dangarembga

68. “ Solo travel in Africa is where I strip away the layers of who I’m supposed to be and rediscover the essence of who I am .” – Alexandra Fuller

70. “Africa’s heartbeat echoes in the footsteps of the solo female traveller, a rhythmic symphony of courage and curiosity.” – Beryl Markham

71. “In Africa, the solo female traveller embraces the wild unknown, discovering her own fierce spirit beneath the vast skies.” – Karen Blixen 72. “Solo travel in Africa is an invitation to step out of my comfort zone and into the embrace of adventure.” – Dian Fossey 73. “Africa’s landscapes whisper tales of resilience and triumph to the solo female traveller who dares to listen.” – Wangari Maathai 74 . “In Africa, I find liberation in the untamed wilderness, where my spirit soars freely as a solo female traveller.” – Isak Dinesen 75. “Solo travel in Africa: where the savannah becomes my playground and the stars illuminate my path.” – Beryl Markham 76. “Africa’s heart beats with the rhythm of the solo female traveller’s footsteps, guiding her on a transformative journey.” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 77. “In Africa, I surrender to the vastness of the land and discover the boundlessness of my own spirit as a solo female traveller.” – Alexandra Fuller 78. “Africa beckons the solo female traveller to shed her inhibitions, embrace the wild, and dance to the rhythm of her own soul.” – Jane Goodall 79. “Solo travel in Africa is where I find my strength, my resilience, and my unyielding love for the beauty of the continent.” – Leymah Gbowee 80. “In Africa, the solo female traveller discovers that she is both a witness to history and a creator of her own extraordinary story.” – Nadine Gordimer

Solo Female Travel Quotes from Some of the Funniest Females

81. “I travel alone because nobody else appreciates my snoring symphony.” – Ellen Degeneres

82. “Traveling solo is my way of avoiding group decisions on where to eat.” – Amy Poehler

83. “I don’t need a travel buddy; I need someone to take Instagram-worthy pictures of me.” – Mindy Kaling

84. “Solo travel is my excuse to wear the same clothes for days without judgment.” – Tina Fey

85. “I travel alone because my navigation skills are just too good to share.” – Kristen Wiig

86. “Solo female travel: the perfect excuse to sing off-key in public without embarrassing anyone.” – Rebel Wilson

87. “I travel alone because nobody wants to listen to my never-ending playlist of ’80s hits.” – Sarah Silverman

88. “Solo travel is my opportunity to prove that I can survive on a diet of pizza and gelato.” – Melissa McCarthy

89. “I travel alone because finding a travel companion who enjoys my puns is nearly impossible.” – Ellen Page

90. “Solo female travel: where I can finally eat dessert for breakfast without judgment.” – Mindy Kaling

91. “Traveling alone is my chance to master the art of taking ridiculously flattering selfies.” – Amy Schumer

92. “I travel solo because I don’t want to share my snacks with anyone.” – Rebel Wilson

93. “Solo female travel: where my dance moves can finally shine without being compared to anyone else’s.” – Tina Fey

94. “I travel alone because it’s easier to make friends when you’re not arguing over the itinerary.” – Melissa McCarthy

95. “Solo travel is my excuse to buy ridiculously cheesy souvenirs without judgment.” – Kristen Wiig

96. “I travel alone because no one else appreciates my excellent car karaoke skills.” – Ellen Degeneres

97. “Solo female travel: where I can wear the same outfit for a week and no one will ever know.” – Sarah Silverman

98. “I travel alone because I don’t want to share my hotel room with anyone’s weird sleeping habits.” – Amy Poehler

99. “Solo travel is my chance to have deep conversations with locals while pretending to be fluent in their language.” – Ellen Page

100. “I travel alone so I can monopolize the hotel room’s mini-bar without judgment.” – Rebel Wilson

101. “Solo female travel: where I can eat all the street food and blame it on ‘cultural immersion’.” – Mindy Kaling

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102. “I travel alone because I can’t find anyone else who appreciates my love for 24-hour breakfast joints.” – Kristen Wiig

1 03. “Solo travel is my way of proving that I can get lost in every city, regardless of the language barrier.” – Sarah Silverman

104. “I travel alone because I need to maintain my reputation as a terrible map-reader.” – Amy Schumer

105. “Solo female travel: where I can rock a fanny pack without being judged by fashion police.” – Tina Fey

106. “I travel alone so I can hog the window seat and enjoy the view without sharing.” – Melissa McCarthy

107. “Solo travel is my excuse to carry excessive amounts of chocolate in my backpack.” – Ellen Degeneres

108. “I travel alone because my dance moves are a national security threat.” – Ellen Page

109. “Solo female travel: where I can eat ice cream for dinner and call it ‘self-care’.” – Rebel Wilson

110. “I travel alone because I don’t want anyone to witness my terrible sense of direction.” – Mindy Kaling

More Inspirational Solo Female Travel Quotes

111. “She wandered the world solo, collecting moments that whispered secrets of her soul.” – Marisa Donnelly 112. “In her solo explorations, she discovered the beauty of self-reliance and the magic of her own company.” – Courtney Peppernell 113. “The solo journey reveals the depths of her resilience and the heights of her spirit.” – Alison Malee 114. “She embraced the uncertainty of solo travel, knowing that within the chaos, she would find herself.” – Emma Bleker

116. “She roamed the world alone, gathering fragments of cultures to piece together her own unique story.” – Sarah Doughty 117. “In solitude, she found solace, and in exploration, she found her true essence.” – Rachel Wolchin 118. “The solo woman traveller unravels the map of her dreams and lets the wind guide her to extraordinary destinations .” – Madalyn Beck 119. “She sought liberation in solo adventures, where she discovered the power of her own footsteps.” – Melody Lee 120. “The solo journey is a symphony of self-discovery, composed by the woman brave enough to explore alone.” – A.R. Asher 121. “She wandered the world solo, chasing sunsets and collecting stories that became chapters in her soul.” – JmStorm 122. “In solo expeditions, she found strength, resilience, and the courage to create her own path.” – Alysia Harris 123. “The solo female traveller turns unfamiliar streets into home, leaving a piece of her heart in every corner.” – Pavana Reddy

124. “I never of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.” – Ernest Hemingway

125. “Nothing but breathing the air of Africa, and actually walking through it, can communicate the indescribable sensations.” – William Burchell

Summing It Up: Solo Female Travel Quotes

These quotes show how adventurous women have an unstoppable spirit. They remind us that the journey isn’t just about where we go, but also the amazing changes that can happen within us.

These trailblazers’ words inspire us to step out of our comfort zones, embrace the unknown, and create our own unique stories.

Solo female travel gives us the power to discover our strength, resilience, and endless possibilities. Let these quotes remind you that as women, we can wander fearlessly, shape our own stories, and inspire others along the way.

Happy travels!

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(2024) 50 Empowering Solo Female Travel Quotes to Inspire Your Next Trip

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There’s something about solo travel that makes you feel limitless. Navigating a new country, discovering the local culture, and living life on your own accord. If you follow me on Instagram you know I love quotes. So when it comes to solo female travel, I’ve got plenty of quotes to share!

Without further ado here are 50 solo female travel quotes every woman should live by. I hope these empower you to live your best life and conquer the world on your terms.

1. “If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.” Angelina Jolie

2. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” Helen Keller

3. “As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.” Virginia Woolf

4. “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try to understand each other, we may even become friends.” Maya Angelou

5. “Just watch, all of you men. I’ll show you what a woman can do…I’ll go cross the country, I’ll race to the Moon….I’ll never look back.” Edna Gardener Whyte

6. “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” Eleanor Rooselvelt

7. “The most effective way to do it….is to do it.” Amelia Earhart

8. “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world”  Freya Stark

9. “Travel will make you appreciate the familiarity of home. It will restore your sense of childlike wonder for what was already there. And when you return, you will remember what it is to truly be alive again”  Jessica Yurasek

10. “You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart always will be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place”  Miriam Adeney

11. “Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me.” Arianna Huffington

12. “I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that’s how you grow. When there’s that moment of ‘Wow, I’m not really sure I can do this,’ and you push through those moments, that’s when you have a breakthrough.”  Marissa Mayer

13. “If you’re one of those people who has that little voice in the back of her mind saying, ‘Maybe I could do [fill in the blank],’ don’t tell it to be quiet. Give it a little room to grow, and try to find an environment it can grow in.” Reese Witherspoon

14. “I found that ultimately if you truly pour your heart into what you believe in — even if it makes you vulnerable — amazing things can and will happen.” Emma Watson

15. “If you prioritize yourself, you are going to save yourself.” Gabrielle Union

16. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou

17. “I always believed that when you follow your heart or your gut, when you really follow the things that feel great to you, you can never lose, because settling is the worst feeling in the world.” Rihanna

18. “Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.”  Miriam Beard

19. “Travel is as much a passion as ambition or love.” L.E. Landon

20. “Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.” Hannah Arendt

21. “Through travel I first became aware of the outside world; it was through travel that I found my own introspective way into becoming a part of it.” Eudora Welty

22. The urge to travel feels magnetic. Two of my favorite words are linked: departure time. And travel whets the emotions, turns upside down the memory bank, and the golden coins scatter.” Frances Mayes 

23. “I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself there.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

24. “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” Albert Einstein

25. “When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.” Diane Von Furstenberg

26. “A nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.” Isabelle Eberhardt

27. “Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.” Mae West

28. “To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” Elizabeth Gilbert

29. “I was amazed that what I needed to survive could be carried on my back. And, most surprising of all, that I could carry it.” Cheryl Strayed

30. “ Anybody can be an explorer if they want to be. You can be an astronaut if you want. Figure out what you want to do, and then go do it”. Helen Thayer

31. “Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.” Lisa St. Aubin de Teran

32. “You do not travel if you are afraid of the unknown, you travel for the unknown, that reveals you with yourself.”  Ella Maillart

33. “I’ve not ceased being fearful, I’ve gone ahead despite the pounding in my heart that says: turn back, turn back, you’ll die if you go too far”  Erica Jong

34. “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me” Ayn Rand

35. “Adventure should be part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing” Holly Morris

36. “Life shrinks or expands in proportion with one’s courage” Anaïs Nin

37. “I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” Daphne Du Maurier

38. “The impulse to travel is one of the hopeful symptoms of life.” Agnes Repplier

39. “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” Maya Angelou

40. “Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination”  Mae Jemison

41. “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn” Harriet Beecher Stowe

42. “If you can’t imagine it, you can’t have it.” Toni Morrison

43. “There is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” Virginia Woolf

44. “Travel also reminds us of what we share and what we have become – the ability for us to recognize ourselves in each other.” Barack Obama

45. “Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” Jacquiline Boone

46. “I am a woman / Phenomenally / Phenomenal woman / That’s me.” Maya Angelou

47. “The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence.” Beyonce

48. “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others expectations.” Suzy Strutner

49. “Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn’t.” Michelle Obama

50. “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams” Oprah Winfrey 

Whether it’s empowering your solo female travel bug or your #girlboss goals I hope these quotes left your inspired and ready to take action. And if you loved these solo female travel quotes be sure to find me on Instagram @candaceabroad where I share my favorite quotes daily!

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74 Inspiring Solo Travel Quotes 2024

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A quick search of the internet and you’ll find thousands of travel quotes. They exist to inspire you to delve into the unknown and learn about the world .

However, solo travel quotes have an extra special ingredient – not only do they ignite wanderlust and passion for the great unknown , but they have the added benefit of giving strength and courage to solo travellers who are facing the world alone.

Why Travel Solo?

In recent years, solo travel has been on the rise, and more and more people are discovering just how empowering and exciting it can be to venture into the unknown alone.

It is one of the most life changing experiences you can undertake, and will ultimately mould you into a stronger, more capable individual.

There are plenty of challenges when travelling alone, but solo travel is the ultimate chance for you to learn about yourself and see the world from a whole new perspective.

You’ll grow as a person exponentially, and be better equipped to deal with what life throws at you.

Since 2012, I have travelled alone through Europe , Asia , Central and South America , and the freedom it brings is incomparable to traveling with others.

My solo trips have been filled with highs and lows, but they are the kinds of experiences I wouldn’t change for the world, as they have made me who I am today.

Whether in a foreign city or strange town, a solo journey is your very own adventure.

So whether you’re single, in a relationship, introverted or extroverted, try travelling alone at least once in your life.

74 of the Best Travel Solo Quotes

Whether you’re currently on the road solo or at home planning to travel alone for the first time, you’ll find that quotes about traveling alone will help to inspire you and push you ahead.

So I’ve curated and categorised the best solo travel quotes (that also make the perfect travel captions for Instagram), in the hopes that they will motivate and nudge you into booking a solo trip abroad.

These quotes for solo travel have been hand picked from authors, poets, historians, actresses, scientists and even Buddha!

Best Solo Trip Quotes

1. “Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life changing experience of your life. Try it at least once.”  – Unknown

2. “Go solo, go far.”  – Unknown

3. “Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” —  John Mayer

4. “Some journeys can be only traveled alone.”  – Kein Poirot

5. “Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” —  Buddha

6. “If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.” –  Maxwell Maltz

7. “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell

8. “There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” –  Mandy Hale

Self Discovery Quotes About Travelling Alone

Solo travel is all about relying on yourself and trusting your instincts.

You’ll learn more about yourself and find out just how capable you are.

The following quotes about traveling alone, are all about self discovery:

9. “I learned my strengths and my weaknesses. I experienced the exhilaration of the ups and the despairs of the lows and most of the feelings in between… I learned courage and I learned it myself” – Ann Stirk

10. “As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it’s inevitable that you will discover just how capable you are!”

Solo Ride Quotes

11. “Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient.” –  Grace Lichtenstein

12. “Traveling solo means getting to know the real you.”  – Unknown

13. “The best trip is the journey you take in finding yourself.” –  Angela Vallely

14. “I have traveled many roads in my life. Some were imbued with pain and I needed to avert my gaze. Others were so beautiful that I would have remained there forever. But always, at some point in these routes, I reached a place where I encountered myself.” –  Pablo Holmberg

15. “You have to get lost before you can be found” – Jeff Rasley

Riding Solo Quotes About How Much Travel Can Change You

We all know travel changes you, but travelling alone is even more transformative, and will shape you in ways you could never have imagined.

This is because solo travel is designed to push you out of your comfort zone, and make you realise the only limits you have are the ones you set yourself.

The below travel alone quotes are all about how solo travel can change you and test your boundaries:

16. “Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one that is going to require the most from you” – Caroline Myss

17. “Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind” – Marty Rubin

18. “One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do” – Henry Ford

Quotes on Travelling Alone

19. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – Neale Donald Walsch

20. “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of other’s expectations.”  – Suzy Strutner

21. “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” –  Gustav Flaubert

22. “A nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.” –  Isabelle Eberhardt

Quotes About Traveling Alone That Will Make You Embrace It

When you’re planning to visit a foreign country by yourself for the first time, it can be hard to find the inner courage to make your solo travel dreams a reality.

The following solo travelling quotes are designed to take away your fears and get you packing your backpack:

23. “You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” –  Diane Von Furstenberg

24. “Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.”  – Jacqueline Boone

Travelling Alone Quotes

25. “When you’re traveling with someone else, you share each discovery, but when you are alone, you have to carry each experience with you like a secret, something you have to write on your heart, because there’s no other way to preserve it.” – Shauna Niequist

26. “Half the fun of travel is the aesthetic of lostness.” – Ray Bradbury

27. “You will never be alone if you like the person you are with!”

28. “Not I, nor anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself.” – Walt Whitman

29. “You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!”

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There are plenty of quotes about solo travel that are all about making sure you don’t miss out on travelling alone and the unique experiences it offers.

Read this collection of inspiring traveling solo quotes for the journeys you need to do alone NOW before it’s too late.

30. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” –  Mark Twain

31. “If you are waiting for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime.”  – Unknown

Alone Travel Quotes

32. “If you never go, you’ll never know.”  – Unknown

33. “Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it?” – Caroline Myss

34. “The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” –  Henry David Thoreau

35. “If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.” – Angelina Jolie

Solo Female Travel Quotes

If the fear of the unknown has caused you to procrastinate or postpone your solo female adventure then I hope these inspirational quotes about traveling alone as a woman will give you a push in the right direction.

36. “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.”  – Albert Einstein

37. “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand

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38. “When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.” –  Diane Von Furstenberg

39. “Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.” –  Mae West

40. “I was amazed that what I needed to survive could be carried on my back. And, most surprising of all, that I could carry it.”  – Cheryl Strayed

41. “To awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure. You have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown.” –  Freya Stark

42. “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” – Suzy Strutner

Quotes for Travelling Alone

43. “If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.” –  Anthony Bourdain

44. “I am never happier than when I am alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.” –  Storm Jameson

45. “This is the journey of your life. Don’t try to explain it to others, because only you can see it.” – Nitin Namdeo

46. “A person susceptible to ‘Wanderlust’ is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.” –  Pico Iyer

47. “Life shrinks or expands in proportion with one’s courage.” – Anaïs Nin

Quotes on Solo Travel

48. “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s OK. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain

49. “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan

50. “Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith.” – Margaret Shepard

51. “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” – Roman Payne

52. “Adventure should be part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing.” –  Holly Morris

Solo Travelling Quotes

53. “As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.” – Virginia Woolf

54. “Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” –  Henry Rollins

55. “The journey of life is amazingly beautiful if you take it as a fearless adventure.” –  Debasish Mridha

56. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” –  Helen Keller

57. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller

58. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

59. “To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” –  Elizabeth Gilbert

60. “The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude.” –  Paul Theroux

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61. “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world. – Freya Stark

62. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver

63. “I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more.” – Thomas Jefferson

64. “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions”. – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

65. “Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life-changing experience of your life. Try it at least once!”

66. “It seemed an advantage to be traveling alone. Our responses to the world are crucially molded by whom we are with, we temper our curiosity to fit in with the expectations of others.” – Alain de Botton

Solo Journey Quotes

• “The impulse of travel is one of the hopeful symptoms of life.” – Agnes Repplier
• “It is pointless to embark on any journey if you do not believe yourself worthy of the destination.” – Anthon St. Maarten
• “The goal of my life is to tie adventure to my feet, stock memories in my pocket, hold imagination in my palms like fairy dust and sprinkle it on my tales.” – Mitali Meelan
• “A ship is safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.” – Gael Attal

Solo Traveling Quotes

• “You must go on adventures alone to find out where you belong.” – Sue Fitzmaurice
• “Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul.” – Jaime Lyn Beatty
• “The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” – Anna Quindlen
• “Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” — Wendell Berry

The Best Travel Alone Quotes

That’s a wrap!

I hope these quotes on travelling alone have made you see solo travel in a new way, and perhaps motivated you to get past the hardest part, taking the leap!

Copy and paste them for your next social media update, or send them to a friend who’s planning their solo trip.

However you choose to use these solo ride quotes, I hope they inspire you to take on your next solo adventure trip.

Did I miss any good quotes for solo travelers?

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100 Best Quotes on Solo Travel to Inspire You to Travel Alone

Fuel your wanderlust and courage with these 100 inspiring quotes on solo travel..

Are you getting ready to go on an epic solo journey and need some of the B est Quotes on Solo Travel , to share on your Instagram photos and social posts?

Or maybe you are reminiscing about past joys of travelling solo and want to reignite that sense of freedom and self-discovery.

Whatever stage you’re at, there’s something incredibly compelling about traveling alone—and the solo travel quotes that capture its essence can be just as inspiring. 

And right here, you’ll find plenty of travel quotes about getting out of your comfort zone and travelling solo into the unknown.

In this post, I’ve curated an awesome collection of the Best Quotes on Solo Travel that capture the spirit of independence, the thrill of hitting the road alone, and the transformative experience of exploring the world on your terms. 

Use these best quotes on solo travel to make your photos stand out.

I know travelling alone can be daunting, especially for the first time. But these travelling solo quotes will hopefully encourage you not to be afraid and embrace the beauty of solo travel. 

I didn’t take my first solo journey until the age of 24, but it was life-changing and I encourage you to stop thinking about it, and just go and do it!  You can read more about my first time travelling alone in this post .

This collection of best quotes on solo travel has a bit of everything to choose from, from simple short funny travel quotes to the more famous quotes on travelling solo , and even some deep and inspirational solo journey quotes.

So get ready to curate perfect travel solo captions for Instagram, TikTok, or wherever you post, with the Best Quotes on Solo Travel to Inspire You to Travel Alone.

Use them now or pin these solo travel quotes and save them for later.

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  You don’t need to spend any time or energy thinking of the best travel quotes, the work’s been done for you . Just grab a map, and your backpack (don’t forget your travel insurance ) and go solo! 🌍💖

The More Famous Quotes on Solo Travel

Let’s start with some well-known and more famous quotes on solo travel and travelling alone captions:

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller

“I always wonder why birds choose to stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on Earth. Then I ask myself the same question.” — Harun Yahya

“Not I, nor anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself.” — Walt Whitman

“You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” — Diane von Furstenberg

“When the traveler goes alone he gets acquainted by himself.” – Liberty Hyde Bailey

“Travel isn’t always pretty. it isn’t always comfortable. sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. but that’s ok. the journey changes you; it should change you. it leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. you take something with you. hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain  

“I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.” –Henry David Thoreau

“The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to.” – Alain de Botton, The Art of Travel

“Loneliness adds beauty to life. it puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” – Henry Rollins

“My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.” – Rumi

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

“You must go on adventures to find out where you truly belong.” – Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

“The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude.” – Paul Theroux

“I love the feeling of being anonymous in a city I have never been.” – Bill Bryson

“It seemed an advantage to be travelling alone. our responses to the world are crucially moulded by whom we are with, we temper our curiosity to fit in with the expectations of others.” – Alain de Botton

“To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

“I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone because they reflect more.” – Thomas Jefferson

“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” — Mark Twain 

“I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” – Daphne Du Maurier

“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark, Baghdad Sketches

“You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!” – Anonymous

“No place is ever as bad as they tell you it’s going to be.” – Chuck Thompson

“Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage.” — Paulo Coelho

“Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the trip.” – Babs Hoffman

“Feel the fear and do it anyway” – Susan Jeffers

“A nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.” – Isabelle Eberhardt

“Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” – Henry Rollins

“Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” —Ernest Hemingway

“Don’t be scared to walk alone. don’t be scared to like it.” – John Mayer

“Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life-changing experience of your life. Try it at least once!” –Unknown

“Some journeys can only be travelled alone!” – Ken Poirot

“The treasured vistas of our solo journeys are not always about the landscape.” – Gina Greenlee

“Traveling solo doesn’t mean you’re alone. You meet marvellous people along the way and learn more about yourself than you ever imagined.” – Unknown

“I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” – Caskie Stinnett 

“You must go on adventures alone to find out where you belong.” – Sue Fitzmaurice

“Traveling solo doesn’t mean you’re alone. It means you’re free to discover the world on your own terms.” – Unknown

“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” – Dalai Lama 

“The man who goes alone can start today, but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” — Henry David Thoreau

Inspirational Quotes on Solo Travel

Get set to be inspired and get all insightful, with this section of inspirational quotes on solo travel .

Whether it’s travel quotes from famous explorers or inspiring quotes from the best travel books or movies, these travel captions will reflect your adventurous spirit. 🌍

“The journey itself is my home.” – Matsuo Basho, The Narrow Road to the Deep North

“You have to get lost before you can be found” – Jeff Rasley

“Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell

“The beauty of traveling solo is that you wonder unexpectedly, but almost certainly into the direction you were meant to go.” – Shannon Ablesa

“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan

“Traveling alone makes you vulnerable to being moved by things.” – Marlowe Granados, Happy Hour

“A person susceptible to “wanderlust” is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.” – Pico Iyer, Tropical Classical: Essays from Several Directions

“Walk your own path and be yourself.” – Joanne Nussbaum

“Traveling alone is like a choose-your-own-adventure book, except you’re the author, protagonist, and occasional comic relief.” —Unknown

“She was free in her wildness. She was a wanderess, a drop of free water. She belonged to no man and to no city”― Roman Payne, The Wanderess

“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” – George A. Moore

“A wise man travels to discover himself.” – James Russell Lowell“

 “Traveling solo means getting to know the real you.” – Unknown 

“Don’t put off your adventures while you wait for available friends to join.” — Francis Shenstone 

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch

“Traveling solo is the best gift you can give yourself.” – Unknown

“When your safety is in question follow your intuition. It will help you balance along the precipice between vulnerability and adventure.” — Gina Greenlee

“Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” – The Dhammapada 

“I’m never happier than when I’m alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.” – Storm Jameson

“If you are waiting for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime.” – Unknown

“Traveling solo is not just about exploring new places; it’s about discovering the strength and resilience within yourself.” – Unknown

“Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” – Suzy Strutner

“Travelling alone makes it easier to be yourself.” – Charles Bukowski

“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley

Best Quotes on Female Solo Travel

In this section, we celebrate the spirit of female solo travellers with a collection of empowering female solo travel quotes . From fearless adventurers to wanderlust warriors, these inspiring words capture the essence of female solo travel.

“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia De Castro

“Embrace those parts of yourself that you’ve skillfully avoided until now. That’s your true adventure.” — Gina Greenlee

“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark

“The more I travelled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley Maclaine

“If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.” – Jane Austen

“When you’re traveling with someone else, you share each discovery, but when you are alone, you have to carry each experience with you like a secret, something you have to write on your heart because there’s no other way to preserve it.” — Shauna Niequist

“Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime” – Jacqueline Boone

“I was amazed that what I needed to survive could be carried on my back. And, most surprisingly of all, that I could carry it.” – Cheryl Strayed, Wild

“Travelling alone doesn’t always mean you’re alone. most often, you meet marvellous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” – Jacqueline Boone

“I am of course lost in this journey I’m on, but I do remain confident, though I am lost it will be a great adventure, this adventure will surpass my wildest imagination. so call me a fool, but I’m happy to be lost.” – Micheline Jean Louis

“The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. the woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” – Albert Einstein

“Remember: this is not a guidebook, it is a map. Wander at your whimsy.” — Toby Israel, Vagabondess

 “Adventure can be an end in itself. self-discovery is the secret ingredient.” – Grace Lichtenstein

“There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” – Mandy Hale

“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

“Solitude is the soul’s holiday, an opportunity to stop doing for others and to surprise and delight ourselves instead.” – Katrina Kenison

“Loving life is easy when you are abroad. where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.” – Hannah Arendt

“As a woman, I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.” – Virginia Woolf

 “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone; it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” – Suzy Strutner

“There is a kind of magicness about going far away and then coming back all changed.” – Kate Douglas Wiggin

“Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without travelling.” – Roman Payne, The Wanderess

For solo female travelers, the vagabondess is an attainable objective, not a holy grail. She is within easy reach, if only we look in the right place: inside.” — Toby Israel, Vagabondess

“Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient.” — Grace Lichtenstein

Short, Funny, Travel Quotes and Captions for Traveling Solo 

Do you need some funny travel quotes dedicated to the lighter side of solo travel? Check out our short, funny travel quotes and playful captions that perfectly sum up the solo traveller’s journey . 🌟✌️

• “Solo travel: because sometimes, the only person you can stand is yourself.”
• “I’m my own travel agent, tour guide, best company, and occasional lost tourist.”
• “Traveling alone means never having to pretend you are interested in someone else’s detour to a ‘fascinating’ rock museum.”
• “Going solo means I’m in charge of the itinerary and the only bad ideas are my own.”
• “Solo travel — the perfect way to be alone with my thoughts, which is terrifying and thrilling in equal measure.”

• “Solo travel: where every wrong turn is an opportunity for a new adventure.”
• “Going solo means you’re free to make impulsive decisions – like booking a flight to a place you can’t pronounce.”
• “I’ve been to almost as many places as my luggage.” – Bob Hope
• “If you never go, you will never know!” – Unknown
• “Half the fun of travel is the aesthetic of lostness.” – Ray Bradbury
• “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand
• “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal” – Paulo Coelho

• “Traveling solo: where getting lost is half the fun, and asking for directions is an adventure.”
• “Solo travel: because sometimes you just need to be the only weirdo in the room.”
• “Traveling alone means you’re never really alone – you’ve got your suitcase and your questionable decisions.”
• “Solo travel: where every meal is a chance to practice your ‘I’m totally fine eating alone’ face.”

“A hotel room all to myself is my idea of a good time.” – Chelsea Handler

• “Life is a journey with almost limitless detours.” – Ken Poirot
• “Traveling solo: where the only baggage you need is a sense of humour.”
• “Solo travel: because sometimes you need to laugh at your own jokes in foreign countries.”

“Live your life by a compass, not a clock” – Erica Jong

• “Solo travel is just me, myself, and a suitcase full of questionable decisions.”
• “Solo travel: the perfect opportunity to practice your ‘I’m laughing because I have no idea what’s going on’ face.”
• “Traveling alone means you’re never lost – just exploring alternative routes to your destination.”

• “Traveling solo: where the only drama is deciding where to eat.”
• “Solo travel: because sometimes the best company is a funny-looking map.”
• “Going solo is like being the star of your own reality show – and you’re the only contestant.”
• “Traveling alone: where your itinerary is just a list of places you might go if you don’t get distracted along the way.”
• “Solo travel: where the only person judging your outfit choices is you (and maybe the locals).”
• “Going solo means you’re the CEO of your own adventure – and business is booming.”

• “Going solo means you’re the boss – and by boss, I mean the person who’s lost most of the time.”
• “Traveling alone is like being the star of your own comedy show, with a different episode in every city.”
• “Solo travel: where every wrong turn is an adventure and every awkward encounter is a story.”
• “Traveling solo is like a game of ‘Where’s Waldo?’ – except Waldo is your confidence and he’s always in the last place you look.”
• “Going solo means you’re the captain of your own ship – even if that ship occasionally gets lost at sea.”

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• “Solo travel: where you can’t blame anyone else for getting lost, but you can blame Google Maps.”
• “Traveling alone means never having to share your snacks – unless you’re willing to make friends with seagulls.”
• “Solo travel—because sometimes the best conversations you have are with yourself. And your passport.”

And that wraps up this post of 100 best quotes on solo travel.

I hope these quotes on solo travel and quotes for travelling alone have been helpful and you’ll find something that makes your travel photos memorable and your socials stand out. 

And I hope they inspire you to travel the world alone or take epic solo journeys!

Let me know in the comments if you have any other quotes on travelling solo that I should add to my list.

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55+ Astounding Solo Travel Quotes to Make You Want to Travel Alone

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Setting out on a solo trip can change your perspective on life. Traveling on your own, no new experience is out of the question, and you’re free to change plans anytime you need them to. And while we can hardly think of anything better, traveling alone is something that many dream about or are too scared to undertake.

Perhaps you’re looking to start your own solo journey, need the motivation to keep going, or are just curious about the possibilities solo travel brings. In any case, I have compiled together a list of the best quotes about solo travel to fit any aspect.

Enjoy! And, if you like any of the images below, feel free to Pin them on Pinterest!

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Motivational & Inspirational Solo Travel Quotes

Being alone in a strange new city is not only exhilarating, but it can also be nerve-wracking at the same time. But, solo travel has the power to transform your self-confidence and alter the course of your life. In fact, you might find yourself doing things you might have never thought were possible. You just have to find the motivation to take that first step.

So, here are a few of my favorite quotes to motivate and inspire you to travel solo, at least once in your life.

1. “Life is too short and the world is too wide. The sooner you start exploring it, the better.” — Simon Raven

2. “Sometimes the journey has to be traveled alone in order to appreciate the strengths that lie deep inside of you.” — Steven Aitchison

3. “Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life-changing experience of your life. Try it at least once.” — Unknown

4. “There’s no right or wrong way to travel solo…everyone should try it at least once in their life.” — Susan Moore

5. “Surely, of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest.” —

6. “A person susceptible to ‘Wanderlust’ is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.” — Pico Iyer

7. “I am never happier than when I am alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.” — Storm Jameson

8. “I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” — Anne Radmacher

Quotes on Finding Strength Through Solo Travel

If you talk to just about any solo traveler, you’ll hear that traveling alone is an ideal time to heal from past traumas and reflect on the future. Best of all, you’re not on the world’s timeline. Traveling by yourself gives you all the time you need to think. You’ll likely find a strength in yourself you didn’t know was there, too!

If you are ever feeling uncertain about your decision to travel alone, take a look back at quotes about finding strength via solo travel.

9. “Great people do things before they’re ready. They do things before that know they can do it.” — Amy Dochler

10. “Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith.” — Margret Shepard

11. “I have traveled many roads in my life. Some were imbued with pain and I needed to avert my gaze. Others were so beautiful that I would have remained there forever. But, always, at some point in these routes, I reached a place where I encountered myself.” — Pablo Holmberg 

12. “Not I, nor anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself.” — Walt Whitman

13. “You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” — Diane von Furstenburg 

14. “As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it’s inevitable that you will discover just how capable you are.” — Unknown 

15. “When you’re traveling with someone else, you share each discovery, but when you are alone, you have to carry each experience with you like a secret, something you have to write in your heart because there’s no other way to preserve it.” — Shauna Niequist

16. “She wasn’t where she had been. She wasn’t where she was going, but she was on her way.” — Jodi Hills 

Short Solo Travel Quotes

A few simple words can make a big difference. Really, one small sentence can change everything! Best of all, words can be inspiring. And sometimes, all a person needs to follow their dreams is a little inspiration.

This section is all about solo travel quotes that are short and sweet to the point. Get inspired!

17. “Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” — John Mayer

18. “The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude.” — Paul Theroux 

19. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch

20. “I, too, once journeyed beyond the stars.” — Elizabeth Lim 

21. “Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind.” — Marty Rubin

22. “You must go on adventures to find out where you belong.” — Sue Fitzmaurice

23. “Traveling solo means getting to know the real you.” — Unknown

24. “You are never too old to start traveling solo.” — Susan Moore 

25. “ Go Solo. Go far .”  — Susan Moore

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Solo Female Travel Quotes

It takes a lot of courage to venture out into the world alone, let alone as a woman. While it can be daunting if you haven’t done it before, traveling solo as a female is one of the most freeing experiences ever! Doing what you set out to do will raise your self-esteem. Plus, you’ll realize you can do anything you set your mind to, regardless of what the rest of the world thinks. 

Let’s review some of our favorite quotes on the solo female traveler.

26. “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” — Roman Payne

27. “They say that travel broadens the mind and opens a person up to different cultures and new experiences. This is certainly true, and if you’re a woman traveling alone, even more so. It takes inner strength coupled with a sense of adventure to travel solo, yet it can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences.” — Unknown

28. “ Looking in the mirror, I saw a joyful face. And this happy girl was just about to go on a trip, with a one-way ticket in her bag. Life was a never-ending journey.” — Nico J. Genes 

29. “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” — Albert Einstein  

30. “As a woman, I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.” — Virginia Woolf

31. “An adventure may be worn as a muddy spot or it may be worn as a proud insignia. It is the woman wearing it who makes it the one thing or the other.” — Norma Shearer 

32. “It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirts that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn, which is what life is all about.” — Oprah Winfrey  

Quotes about the Solo Travel Journey & Experience

It goes without saying that traveling by yourself is different from taking a trip with others. For instance, you travel at your own pace, set your daily schedule, choose your activities, and are wholly responsible for yourself. You are also able to interact with locals and other travelers, rather than keep to your friends or family.

Read on for the best solo journey quotes. You’ll quickly learn how traveling solo shows you a lot about yourself, what you’re capable of, and changes your perspective on the world — and the people in it.

33. “Traveling- it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” — Ibn Battuta

34. “There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” — Mandy Hale

35. “I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone because they reflect more.” — Thomas Jefferson 

36. “Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” — Jacqueline Boone

37. “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” — Suzy Strutner 

38. “The man who goes alone can start today, but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” — Henry David Thoreau 

39. “Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient.” — Grace Lichtenstein

Funny Quotes About Traveling Alone

Traveling solo isn’t always easy, so we advise you to keep an open mind and expect the unexpected! Keep in mind, some of the best stories come from accidents. Without a doubt, there are bound to be one or two experiences that you’ll laugh at for years to come.

Keep scrolling to read some of the funniest quotes on solo travel.

40. “Half of the fun of travel is the aesthetic of lostness.” — Ray Bradbury

41. “The steward just asked me if I was not afraid to travel alone, and I said “Why it is life.” — Emily Hahn

42. “The impulse to travel alone is one of the hopeful symptoms of life.” — Agnes Repplier

43. “It’s a long ride home with nothing but me for company. I bore myself sometimes. Not often. Just now and again.” — David Hewson 

44. “Travel…the best way to be lost and found at the same time.” — Brenna Smith 

45. “ When you’re trying to save money for a house, but end up with a one-way ticket to some tropical island…” — Unknown 

Best Quotes & Captions on Traveling Alone for Instagram

Of course, you’re likely going to document your solo adventure on social media — or maybe in a journal just for you! Nonetheless, our friends, family, and sometimes followers we don’t even know, want to know what we’re up to and how they can also travel by themselves.

 Scroll down for some witty solo travel captions for Instagram.

46. “Traveling allows you to become so many different versions of yourself.” — Unknown

47. “Travel far enough to meet yourself.” — Unknown

48. “The question isn’t who is going to let me it’s who is going to stop me.” — Ayn Rand 

49. “To say yes to life is at one and the same thing to say yes to oneself.” — Yes- Dag Hammarskjold

50. “You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you.” — Unknown

51. “Travel makes one modest. YOu see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” — Gustav Flaubert

52. “Just go.” — Unknown 

53. “If you are waiting for someone to go with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime.” — Unknown 

54. “Live your life by a compass, not a clock.” — Erica Jon

There you have it — our favorite quotes about traveling alone. Although solo travel can be daunting, it’s so worth it!

We truly hope these quotes — and this blog, for that matter — have inspired you to book a ticket for solo travel. It’s time to see what you can really accomplish out there in the world. I promise it’s more than you think.

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75 Motivational Solo Travel Quotes (With Photos) – Best Travel Alone Quotes!

By: Author Sophie Pearce

Posted on Last updated: January 7, 2022

Categories TRAVEL QUOTES

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I think there’s something so inspiring about reading travel quotes to spark some wanderlust into our lives.

I know, more than most, how terrifying it can be to travel solo if you’ve never done it before.

But, once I took that leap, I’ve never looked back. I’ve been happily travelling around the world by myself ever since! 

Now, six years later, I run my own business as a solo female travel blogger.

Looking back, I remember flicking through about a million solo travel quotes to remind me why I wanted to go and how I had the power in myself to do it.

I really did find courage in these powerful words of wisdom and I continue to use these travelling alone quotes on my own social media all the time.

That’s why I wanted to share them with you!

I’ve hand-picked these 75 empowering solo travel quotes which should (hopefully) motivate you to book that solo trip! 

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• Why you need to travel solo in this year
• How to take photos while travelling by yourself
• The worst solo travel problems and how to avoid them 
• How to boss eating out alone in restaurants 

The 75 best solo travel quotes

Here is the very best collection of uplifting quotes on solo travel that I absolutely love!

I have used many of these myself on my own social media channels over the years.

Feel free to save these by copying and pasting them on your own social media accounts. 

Or follow along with my solo adventures @thirdeyetraveller on Instagram! 

Short & sweet solo travel quotes

• “Some journeys can be only traveled alone!” – Ken Poirot

• “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell
• “Go solo, go far!” – Unknown

4.  “Travel is an investment in yourself” – Anonymous

5.  “To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” – Danny Kaye

6. “Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” – Buddha

7. “The best trip is the journey you take in finding yourself.” – Angela Vallely

8. “Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind” – Marty Rubin

9. “Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.” – Lovelle Drachman

10. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch

11.  “Wherever you go, go with all your heart!” – Confucius

12. “Surely, of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest.” Freya Stark

13.  “Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” – John Mayer

14. “You must go on adventures to find out where you belong.” – Sue Fitzmaurice

15. “I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” – Daphne Du Maurier

16. “Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient.” – Grace Lichtenstein

17. “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag

18. “You have to get lost before you can be found” – Jeff Rasley

19. “Dare to live the life you always wanted” – Unknown

20. “The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude.” – Paul Theroux

21. “I can and I will, watch me” Carrie Green

22. “Not all those who wander are lost” – J.R.R Tolkien 

23. “If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.” – Maxwell Maltz

Exciting solo travel quotes

24. “Without new experiences something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.”  – Frank Herbert

25.  “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” – Suzy Strutner.

26.“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure.” —Freya Stark

27. “Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

28. “Who goes alone can start today; but who travels with another must wait till that other is ready” – Henry David Thoreau

29. “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it. – Rosalia De Castro

30. “Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvellous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” – Jacqueline Boone

31. “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand

32. “Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.”  – Michael Palin

33. “I am never happier than when I am alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.” – Storm Jameson

34. “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.”  – Dalai Lama

Inspiring travel alone quotes for conquering fear

35. “Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” – Helen Keller

36. “You do not travel if you are afraid of the unknown, you travel for the unknown, that reveals you with yourself.” – Ella Maillart

37. “I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more.” —Thomas Jefferson

38.“Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself.” —Walt Whitman

39. “Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” – David McCullough Jr.

40. “In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” – Lewis Carroll

41. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller

42. “A ship is safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.” – Gael Attal

43. “I learned my strengths and my weaknesses. I experienced the exhileration of the ups and the despairs of the lows and most of the feelings in between… I learned courage and I learned it myself” – Ann Stirk

44. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” – Mary Louise Alcott

45. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks

46. “If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place” – Nora Roberts

Life changing & motivational solo travel quotes

47. “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” ― Jack Kerouac

48.“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” –   Mark Twain

49.  “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”  – Saint Augustine

50.  “Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live in?” – Caroline Myss

51. “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” – Albert Einstein

52. “To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

53. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver

54. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

Riding solo quotes

55. “You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” – Diane Von Furstenberg

56. “The more I travelled the more I realised that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends” – Shirley MacLaine

57. “Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” – Wendell Berry

58. “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” – J. K. Rowling

59. “If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is” – Angelina Jolie

60. “There is a kind of magicness about going far away and then coming back all changed” – Kate Douglas Wiggin

61. “I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth. Then I ask myself the same question”  – Harun Yahya

62. “If you have to wait for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime!”  – Unknown

Solo female travel quotes

63. “As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.” – Virginia Woolf

64.  “When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.” – Diane Von Furstenberg

65. “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” – Roman Payne

66. “I hope the fathers and mothers of little girls will look at them and say ‘yes, women can.”  – Dilma Rousseff

67. “She remembered who she was and the game changed.” – Lalah Delia

68. “Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.” – Mae West

69. “Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” – Barbara De Angelis

70. “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan

Funny solo travel quotes 

71. “I’m sorry for what I said when I wasn’t travelling” – Unknown

72. “I need a six month vacation, twice a year” – Anonymous

73. “The only aisle I want to be walking down is on a plane” – Unknown

74. “You can’t buy happiness but you can buy a plane ticket and that’s kind of the same thing” – Uknown

75. “I was amazed that what I needed to survive could be carried on my back. And, most surprising of all, that I could carry it.”  – Cheryl Strayed

I hope you enjoyed this list of the best solo travel quotes!

So, that’s all folks. Those are the 75 most inspiring travelling alone quotes.

I hope you found them useful and feel free to use any of them on your own social media accounts! 

If you do need any more motivation or reasons why you should travel solo. Feel free to contact me or write a comment below. I’ll be happy to provide some advice. 

At the end of the day, you’ll never regret taking yourself on an exciting adventure. So, have faith and go for it!

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Friday 28th of January 2022

Loved it! I enjoyed reading your quotes. Stepping out into the unknown with no one else to rely on, you come to learn to learn so much about yourself. Often these solo trips are life-changing adventures. Fav one “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations”, well said. Sometimes I write about the quotes too.

Sophie Pearce

Saturday 29th of January 2022

Hi Dragana, thanks so much for sharing! I totally agree! Sophie x

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78 Best Solo Travel Quotes: Empowering you to Travel Alone

Solo traveling the world! It’s not as weird or scary as you think. People ask me why I travel alone some think it’s strange and I tell them that if I didn’t I would end up being at home on the couch and not seeing the rest of the world. You can’t depend on others and everyone’s schedule. Here are the 78 best solo travel quotes to empower you to travel alone. What are you waiting for – go travel! These motivational quotes will have you solo traveling the world in no time.

My Solo Travel Story

My mission as a solo female travel blogger is to inspire you to gain the confidence to travel solo. I believe solo traveling is a form of bravery and independence and I would like to empower other women to travel the world and not be afraid to do so alone.

I started traveling solo when a friend canceled on me. I couldn’t keep waiting for others to see this world. I was scared to death, but I decided to continue on the trip. I’m so glad I did because it forever changed me. It opened my eyes and grew me as a person. I could experience new cultures and new adventures. I met more people than you could ever think! That’s because solo travel doesn’t mean alone travel. You’re actually more likely to meet someone being alone than with a group of friends. How much more intimidating would it be to start a conversation with someone busy with friends than with someone sitting on their own?

I hope these words can encourage you to take the leap and start traveling solo. It will get easier and easier each time you travel. When you see that nothing can go wrong and how empowering it is, you might start preferring this type of travel!

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Short Solo Travel Quotes

These are my favorite short solo travel quotes!

1. “I don’t travel alone, I travel with myself.” –   Unknown

2. “If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.” –   Maxwell Maltz

3. “Dare to live the life you always wanted.” –   Unknown

4. “Travel far enough to meet yourself!” –   Unknown

5. “The biggest risk in life is not taking one. ” –   Unknown

6. “To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

7. “Time flies. It’s up to you to be the navigator.” – Robert Orben

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Motivational Solo Travel Quotes

If you need some motivation to travel solo, live by these solo travel quotes.

8. “Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better. ” –  Henry Rollins

9. “In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” – Lewis Carroll

10. “Through travel, I first became aware of the outside world; it was through travel that I found my introspective way into becoming a part of it.” – Eudora Welty

11. “It is impossible to live without failing at something unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” – J. K. Rowling

12, “Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” – David McCullough Jr.

13, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”  – Mark Twain

Quotes About The Fear of Traveling Solo

14. “I was always scared to travel alone, but once I took that first step, I realized I was unstoppable.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

15. “At first, I was afraid to travel solo, but then I discovered that the only thing I was truly afraid of was missing out on life.” – Unknown

16. “Traveling solo was my greatest fear until I realized that the only thing I was truly afraid of was my own self-doubt.” – Paulo Coelho

17. “I used to be afraid of the unknown, but then I realized that the unknown is where the magic happens.” – Robin Sharma

18. “Solo travel seemed daunting, but as I faced my fears, I discovered that it was the key to unlocking my full potential.” – Mark Twain

19. “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey

20. “I overcame my fear of solo travel when I realized that the only person I needed to trust was myself.” – Unknown

21. “I once feared the solitude of solo travel, but I came to embrace it as the most enriching experience of my life.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

22. “Don’t let fear hold you back from experiencing the world. Embrace it, and you’ll discover your true strength.” – Helen Keller

Solo Journey Quotes

23. “Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.” – Hannah Arendt

24. “You will only know the road until you have traveled on it.” ―  Lailah Gifty Akita

25. “The journey of life is amazingly beautiful if you take it as a fearless adventure.” – Debasish Mridha

26. “I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” –   Daphne Du Maurier

27. “Imagine a trip where you can do anything you want and didn’t have to worry about others stopping you from your biggest desires.” – Jackie Rezk (Jou Jou Travels)

28. “This is the journey of your life. Don’t try to explain it to others, because only you can see it.” –   Nitin Namdeo

29. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” –   Neale Donald Walsch

30. “The journey of life is amazingly beautiful if you take it as a fearless adventure.” –   Debasish Mridha

31. “Some journeys can be only traveled alone.” – Ken Poirot

Inspirational Quotes for Strong Women

Believe that you are strong and can travel the world alone. Here are the best inspirational solo travel quotes for strong females.

32. “Solo traveling the world! It’s not as weird or scary as you think. People ask me why I travel alone some think it’s strange and I tell them that if I didn’t I would end up being at home on the couch and not seeing the rest of the world.” – Jackie Rezk (Jou Jou Travels)

33. “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” – Suzy Strutner

34. “Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” –  Oprah Winfrey

35. “Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it?” – Caroline Myss

36. “A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done.” – Marge Piercy, poet

37. “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.”   – Albert Einstein

38. “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” –  Roman Payne

39. “She remembered who she was and the game changed.” –  Lalah Delia

40. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain

Solo Travel Self Discovery Quotes

Traveling solo has helped me discover myself by giving me the time to think deeply. These are the best solo travel quotes for self discovery.

41. “Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient.” – Grace Lichtenstein

42. “Traveling solo means getting to know the real you!” – Unknown

43. “I learned my strengths and my weaknesses. I experienced the exhilaration of the ups and the despairs of the lows and most of the feelings in between… I learned courage, and I learned it myself” – Ann Stirk

44. “If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.” –   Maxwell Maltz

45. “I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone because they reflect more.” –  Thomas Jefferson

46. “As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it’s inevitable that you will discover just how capable you are!” –  Unknown

47. “If we travel simply to indulge ourselves we are missing some of the greatest lessons life has to offer.” – Unknown

48. “You must go on adventures to find out where you belong.”  –  Sue Fitzmaurize

Solo Travel Instagram Captions

Stuck on what to make your Instagram caption here are the best solo travel Instagram captions.

49. “I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world.” –   Mary Oliver

50. “Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life-changing experience of your life. Try it at least once!” – Unknown

51. “Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” –   Jacqueline Boone

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52. “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure.” – Freya Stark

53. “If you have to wait for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting for a lifetime!” – Unknown

54. “When you’re traveling with someone, you share each discovery. But when you are alone, you have to carry each experience with you like a secret, something you have to write on your heart because there’s no other way to preserve it.” – Shauna Niequist

Quotes that Show Solo Travel Changes You

55. “There is a kind of magic-ness about going far away, and then coming back all changed.” – Kate Douglas Wiggin

56. “Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind.” –  Marty Rubin

57. “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain

58. “I have traveled many roads in my life. Some were imbued with pain and I needed to avert my gaze. Others were so beautiful that I would have remained there forever. But always, at some point in these routes, I reached a place where I encountered myself.” – Pablo Holmberg

Solo Travel Stories

59. “Traveling solo allowed me to write the chapters of my life with every step I took.” – Unknown

60. “Solo travel is the book you write with each footstep, and every page is a new adventure.” – Unknown

61. “My solo travels were the stories I could tell forever, the moments that made my heart feel alive.” – Unknown

62. “Traveling alone wasn’t just about places; it was about the stories I collected along the way.” – Unknown

63. “The best stories are born from the solo adventures we dare to embark upon.” – Unknown

Funny Solo Travel Quotes

Need some comedy in your life!? These are the best funny solo travel quotes.

64. “Be strong,” I whisper to my WiFi signal! – Unknown

65. “Can we just skip to the part of my life where I travel the world?” – Unknown

66. “People having babies…and I’m like: What country am I going to next?” – Unknown

67. “Girls don’t wait for the prince anymore, they pack and travel the world.” – Unknown

68. “Table for one, food for two, please.” – Unknown

 69. “I am never happier than when I am alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.”  – Storm Jameson

70. Traveling solo means never having to argue about where to eat!” – Alison Gopnik

71. “Solo travel: Where you talk to yourself, by yourself, and for yourself.” – Unknown

72. “I travel solo because I can’t trust anyone else to take candid pictures of me.” – Unknown

73. “Solo travel is like a bad date with yourself; you discover all your annoying habits!” – Unknown

74. “Traveling solo is the only time I get to win every argument and still be friends with myself.” – Jimmy Fallon

75. “Why travel with someone when you can argue with yourself about the directions?” – Carey Mulligan

Travel Quotes from Other Solo Travelers

76. “ Rip the bandaid off and go for it!  Thousands of people travel solo just like you! And they  make friends along the way.  If you remember there are probably tons of other people in the  exact same situation as you:  traveling solo and want to meet other people, you’ll be fine.” – Adriana Neptuna << Read Adriana’s Solo Travel Interview on her tips for traveling while in a relationship

77. “Traveling solo opened up my world  even more. The things that I  value  have  changed drastically. I came to appreciate the  luxury of having water  so freely. I learned how to really  stand up for myself  and at times fight for what was necessary. I learned to  never give up.  I learned to  never take the first “No”  as the ultimate answer. I also learned to  believe in myself , to stand on my own two feet, and to  find my voice. ” – Ivana Ventic << Read Ivana’s Solo Travel Interview on her tips for traveling on a budget 78. I didn’t understand if  I had the autonomy  to solo travel if I wanted to. I also  never really thought about it.  My world was small and I  never dreamt of faraway places  until I jumped out of my comfort zone to  study abroad.  I was looking for new experiences and  realized I loved to travel! – Samantha McIsaac  << Read Samantha’s Solo Travel Interview on her tips for first-time solo travelers

I hope you feel inspired to start traveling the world with these solo travel quotes. Remember, if you have no one to go with , please don’t let it stop you! If you still fear traveling alone, book a coaching call with me and I will help answer your questions so you feel confident to start seeing the world on your own!

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43 Solo Travel Quotes That Will Inspire You To Travel Alone

I’ve collected many solo travel quotes that have inspired my own travels in the past few years and I’ve compiled all of them and put them in this blog post. I feel these quotes on travelling alone resonate with how I feel about living the life I want and achieving all my travel dreams.

And I know many of you are travelling alone too. I recently read that 65% of solo travellers are female and are between 30 and 80 ! That’s so crazy! 

And if you have never travelled on your own and want to be inspired, then this post is for you. Check out my list of favourite travel alone quotes. Hopefully these motivational quotes will inspire you. And remember to bookmark this page so you can come back often and read these solo travel quotes again.

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43 solo travel quotes that will inspire your inner wanderlust

So I have a long list of travel solo quotes that I want to share with you. I’ve organized them into different sections so you can scroll through them easily.

And I’ve given some of my own thoughts about these travelling alone quotes.

Also, I hope you take your time while reading each solo travel quote because each of them are meant to initiate thoughts and feelings about your own travel solo journey. Or in life in general. Whenever I read these quotes, I always try to relate it back to my solo journey and how grateful I am for starting travelling by myself early on.

Okay, I’ll stop rambling and let you read these quotes for travelling solo.

Short and sweet quotes for travelling alone

Here are some short and sweet quotes about how travelling can transform your life . I’m a true believer of that and I am a living proof! If I didn’t go on my first solo trip, I wouldn’t understand how it feels to travel by myself and how it transformed my life.

And if you are someone who is on the fence about travelling on your own, my suggestion is to start small and easy. Spend an afternoon by yourself or go on a day trip around your city and see how you feel about your being on your own.

You must go on adventures to find out where you belong. Sue Fitzmaurize

Travel brings power and love back to your life. Rumi

When the traveler goes alone he gets acquainted with himself. Liberty Hyde Bailey

If you have to wait for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime!  Unknown

You have to get lost before you can find yourself.  John Green

Some journeys can be only travelled alone.  Ken Poirot

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Neale Donald Walsch

Solo travelling quotes about the joy of the journey

I remember when I tried to explain the happiness and joy from my first solo trip to my friends when I returned home. I don’t think they understood it. But that’s okay. As long as I get it, that’s all that matters. 

I always feel energized when I come home from a solo trip because travelling alone allows you to spend time the way you want and you get to be with your own thoughts .

And I’ve changed the way I travel solo over the years. I am learning how to slow travel and enjoy each moment. Rather than doing a hundred things in a day, I would go for a walk in the park, read a book or buy food at a local market. And I am learning to be fully present and be appreciative of the moment. And I feel I can only do this when I travel alone. 

When you’re travelling with someone, you share each discovery. But when you are alone, you have to carry each experience with you like a secret, something you have to write on your heart because there’s no other way to preserve it. Shauna Niequist

Looking in the mirror, I saw a joyful face. And this happy girl was just about to go on a trip, with a one way ticket in her bag. Life was a never ending journey. Nico J. Genes

And if travel is like love, it is, in the end, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, in dimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end. Pico Iyer

Travel alone quotes about solo adventure

Whenever people ask me about travelling solo, I always suggest trying it. Everyone has a different experience of travelling alone. 

If you don’t like it, at least you can say you’ve tried travelling on your own. And you put a big checkmark on your to-do list, say you’ve done it, move on and never do it again. 

But if you love it, you have just entered into a world that you can only dream of. And the journey only gets better! 

To be fully alive, fully human, and completely aware is to be continuously thrown out of the nest. Pema Chödrön

Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life changing experience of your life. Try it at least once! Unknown

You do not travel if you are afraid of the unknown. You travel for the unknown, the reveals you within yourself. Ella Maillart

To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown and accept whatever comes in the spirit in which the gods may offer it. Freya Stark

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure. Helen Keller

Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one thing that is going to require the most from you. Caroline Myss

The journey of life is amazingly beautiful if you take it as a fearless adventure. Debasish Mridha

I am of course lost in this journey I’m on, but I do remain confident, though I am lost it will be a great adventure, this adventure will surpass my wildest imagination. So call me a fool, but I’m happy to be lost.  Micheline Jean Louis

Travelling alone quotes about solitude and being by yourself

I came across several Facebook groups for female solo travellers and there were comments about solo travel and how it is lonely to travel on your own.

Travelling solo and being alone is very different . I never once felt I was lonely. Yes, I am alone but being alone and feeling lonely are not the same thing.

In fact, I always crave for this type of solitude because I really like being on my own. Perhaps its because I am an only child and I know how it feels to be by myself my whole life.

Before my first solo trip at 26, I was nervous too. But I learned to love the solitude even more when I am travelling . And it is the best feeling ever!

If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone. Maxwell Matlz

I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone. Daphne du Maurier

Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. The Dhammapada

Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime. Jacqueline Boone

There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey. Many Hale

The woman who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been. Albert Einstein

Solo travel quotes about strength

I never thought I’d be someone who would travel solo. But travelling solo has helped me to become a more confident person in many different facets of my life . I can take more chances when it comes to travel, willing to go to places that I have never been before and enjoying the process and not be in a state of fear. 

Moreover, I feel my confidence also transpired to my everyday life . I am more outspoken, not afraid to do most things, be more initiative and more decisive.

Because I took my first solo trip many years ago, I am forever a changed person and am grateful for all my solo travel experiences .

Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations. Suzy Strutner

As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it’s inevitable that you will discover just how capable you are. Unknown

Sometimes the journey has to be traveled alone in order to appreciate the strengths that lie deep inside of you. Steven Aitchison

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain

Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost. Erol Ozan

Promise me you’ll always remember: you’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Christopher Robin

Solo travel quotes about learning something new about yourself

Nothing you learn in school can prepare you for what you will learn when you travel solo. There is no syllabus that will show you exactly what you will see or encounter. And there is no grading system to let you know if you passed or failed. 

I didn’t think I would be brave enough to travel on my own. It was such a foreign theory to me at the time, and nobody around me was travelling solo. But it wasn’t really about bravery. It was about trying new things and discovering what I like. 

For me, travelling solo is the best way to learn about yourself and discovering yourself and find out what you are capable of. 

The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. Eleanor Roosevelt

There is something so different and empowering about travelling solo. It’s a unique experience and one that is so self-educating. Kunal Khemu

I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more. Thomas Jefferson

Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time. Hannah Arendt

Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient. Grace Lichtenstein

A person susceptible to “wanderlust” is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.  Pico Iyer

I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I am going is what inspires me to travel it. Rosalia de Castro

Spiritual solo travel quotes

And to finish off the list of quotes about travelling alone, here are some spiritual quotes that can relate it back to travel solo.

It is always about the journey and enjoying every moment whether it is good or bad. There is always a learning opportunity and the soul continues to learn. 

I truly believe that travelling solo has allowed me to be the person I am meant to be . If it weren’t for travelling, my life would be very different now. 

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. Carl Sagan

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Lao Tzu

This is the journey of your life. Don’t try to explain it to others, because only you can see it. Nitin Namdeo

People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves. Paulo Coelho

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.  Aristotle

My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.  Rumi

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Which travel alone quotes do you resonate with?

I hope you enjoyed reading all my favourite solo travel quotes. It is a growing list so come back often and see what other travel alone quotes I add to the list.

And which quotes for travelling alone do you resonate with? Let me know in the comments below.

Moreover, I hope you can be inspired and motivated to go on your first solo trip. There are many places that are excellent for first time solo travellers and many things you can do while travelling on your own .

Thank you for reading my post about solo travel quotes

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Hi, my name is Queenie, and I've been a solo traveller for 20+ years and currently based in Hong Kong. Follow me on my adventures through Instagram and my blog!

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I love love loveeee this post so much!! Solo travelling is so empowering. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life thus far and I can’t encourage people enough to really give it a shot. That quote by Suzy Strutner is so true and powerful. Definitely writing that one down as a reminder. Thanks for this post!

Hi Kae, thank you for your comment. Sooo happy you love the post. I had some of these quotes written in different places so I thought I would compile it all in the same place. Hope you are well 🙂

Loved it! I enjoyed reading your quotes. Stepping out into the unknown with no one else to rely on, you come to learn to learn so much about yourself. Often these solo trips are life-changing adventures. Fav one “You do not travel if you are afraid of the unknown. You travel for the unknown, the reveals you within yourself.”, well said. Sometimes I write about the quotes too. Here is an example post I wrote in case you or any of your readers find it interesting. Our content complements each other nicely, perhaps we can collab in some way in the future. Cheers! https://www.flaneurlife.com/solo-travel-alone-quotes/

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Hi Queenie, My name is Nitin Namdeo and I’m the founder of succedict.com.

First, thank you for showing my quote on your page https://www.mstravelsolo.com/solo-travel-alone-quotes/ I’m truly humbled to see that. 🙂

[ “This is the journey of your life. Don’t try to explain it to others, because only you can see it.” – Nitin Namdeo ]

Now, could I ask you a little favor? Do you think you could refer back to my website succedict.com? It would mean the world to me since I’ve been trying hard lately to get the word out about my work.

Either way, I wish you an excellent day.

Thank you, Nitin

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35 Solo Traveling Quotes That Will Inspire You to Travel Alone

Traveling alone is an empowering and life-changing experience! Solo travel teaches you to enjoy your own company, venture outside of your comfort zone, and be self-sufficient as you grab life by the reins and tackle your travel bucket list. I wholeheartedly believe everyone should travel solo at least once in their life. With that goal in mind, I’ve curated this list of 35  amazing solo traveling quotes to inspire you to travel solo!

Whether you’re a first-time or long-time solo traveler, these 35 solo traveling quotes are guaranteed to motivate and encourage you on your solo journeys.

These solo traveling quotes also make great solo travel Instagram captions . So feel free to copy and paste them into your Instagram posts as you document and share your solo adventures!

You can also pin the quotes to your Pinterest so you’ll have them at your fingertips anytime you want a little solo traveling inspiration!

Now, without further ado, let’s get to the quotes!

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Solo traveling quotes to inspire you to embark on a solo adventure.

If you’ve never traveled solo—or if you haven’t traveled solo in a while—you may need a little encouragement to take the plunge!

The quotes in this section will motivate you to say “Yes!” to solo travel and the world of opportunities that await you!

1)   “You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.”     –Diane Von Furstenberg

2)   “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.”     –Rosalia de Castro

3)   “Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.”    –Hannah Arendt

4)   “Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it?”     –Caroline Myss

5)   “I am never happier than when I am alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.”     –Storm Jameson

6)   “Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.”     –John Mayer

7)   “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”    –H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (P.S. I Love You)

8)   “As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it’s inevitable that you will discover just how capable you are!”     –Unknown

Solo Traveling Quotes on Not Waiting for a Travel Buddy

Life is short, and there are too many incredible destinations to visit to delay traveling until you have a travel buddy.

The quotes in this section will inspire you to chart your own path and start making your travel dreams a reality today.

9)   “Never wait for someone to travel with. Book the ticket, take the flight, and go alone.”    –Unknown

10)   “The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait until that other is ready, and it may be a long time before they get off.”     –Henry David Thoreau

11)   “If companionship is a mandate for all of our experiences, then we will miss out on many of life’s blessings.”    –Gina Greenlee

12)   “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.”   –Sir Francis Bacon

13)   “If you have to wait for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime!”     –Unknown

14)   “Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.”    –Buddha

Quotes About the Transformative Power of Solo Travel

Solo travel has an incredible power to heal your emotional wounds and transform you into a healthier, more confident, and stronger person.

Whether you’re getting over a breakup, grieving  the loss of a loved one, trying to heal old wounds, or just want to become a better, bolder version of yourself.…..you need to try solo travel.

The quotes in this section speak to the transformative, restorative power of solo travel.

15)   “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations. You’ll discover just how strong you are….”     – Suzy Strutner

16)   “Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life-changing experience of your life. Try it at least once!”     –Heather Hakes

17)   “Travel brings power and love back into your life.”    –Rumi

18)   “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”   –Anthony Bourdain

19)   “There is a kind of magic about going far away and then coming back all changed.”   –Kate Douglas Wiggin

20)   “Travel can be an important return to something you’ve loved before—a way to reclaim a piece of who you are.”   – Megan Spurrell

21)   “A mind that is stretched by new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”   –Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. 

22)   “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.”    –David Mitchell

Quotes About the Benefits of Traveling Solo

As wonderful as traveling with friends, family, and significant others can be, traveling alone definitely has perks and practical benefits.

For example, when you travel solo, you   have 100% control over your itinerary, and you’re also able to reflect on your experiences without being distracted by travel companions. On top of that, it’s much easier to snag a seat at a busy restaurant or popular event when you’re traveling solo! ( Winning! ) 

The quotes in this section highlight some of the benefits of traveling solo.

23)   “When you’re traveling with someone else, you share each discovery, but when you are alone, you have to carry each experience with you like a secret, something you have to write on your heart, because there’s no other way to preserve it.”    – Shauna Niequist 

24)   “I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more.”     –Thomas Jefferson

25)   “There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.”    –Mandy Hale

26)   “Some journeys in life can only be traveled alone.”    – Ken Poirot

27)   “The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude.”     –Paul Theroux

28)   “Sometimes the journey has to be traveled alone in order to appreciate the strengths that lie deep inside of you.”     –Steven Aitchison

29)   “Traveling alone was like laundry for my thoughts.”   –Mark Foster

Solo Traveling Quotes to Combat Loneliness While Traveling Alone

While traveling solo, there may be moments when you feel lonely. But don’t fear the loneliness. Embrace it as an opportunity to learn how to enjoy your own company.

And, remember, even though you’re traveling solo, you’re not actually alone. There are locals and other travelers all around you. And every person you meet is another connection, a potential new friend, and an amazing anecdote waiting to happen.

The quotes in this section will help you combat feelings of loneliness while traveling solo and inspire you to channel those feelings into positive opportunities.

30)   “Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.”     – Jacqueline Boone

31)   “If you make friends with yourself, you will never be alone.”   –Maxwell Maltz

32)   “Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.”     –Henry Rollins

Solo Female Travel Quotes

As a woman who’s traveled solo all over, I’m a big proponent of solo female travel.  I believe every woman should travel solo at least once in her life—if not more!

And solo female travel isn’t limited to just the single ladies. On my travels, I’ve met many solo female travelers who are in dating relationships, engaged, or married.

Also, solo female travel isn’t just for women in their 20s. It’s for all women! Women can , do , and should travel solo at all ages!

So the solo traveling quotes in this section are for the girls!

33)   “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.”     –Alan Ashley-Pitt

34)   “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.”     – Roman Payne

35)   “When a woman becomes her own best friend, life is easier.”     –Diane Von Furstenberg

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50 Solo Travel Quotes for Women Travelling Alone

When it comes to inspirational travel quotes you will find endless lists online. I’ve even got a short one here . But I struggled to find a specific list of solo travel quotes for women.

Now incase you didn’t know, the readers of this blog are split almost 50/50 between girls and guys. But for the guys reading this and travelling alone, I hope there may still be something here for you! And if not, feel free to share it with your sisters, mums, nieces, cousins, grandmas, girlfriends and whoever else you know who has a serious case of wanderlust!

Before we get started a quick note on the list I’ve compiled. Not  all  the quotes are specifically written in reference to travel. However in my opinion, they are quotes that can inspire future solo female travellers .

And if they aren’t solo travel quotes, then they are quotes about the strength of women, quotes about being an independent women, and quotes by strong independent women who inspired generations of women in history.

Yep for this week’s #MondayMotivation I am going full on  Caitlin Moran * on you guys. But I hope you like it.

*That was a big fat affiliate link. If you buy her banging rant on feminism from that link I’ll have a few more pennies in the starving budget traveller  travel blog fund.

…And most of all  I hope these solo travel quotes inspire you!

Quotes About Solo Female Travel

1. “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” – Albert Einstein

2. ‘When you’re traveling with someone else, you share each discovery, but when you are alone, you have to carry each experience with you like a secret, something you have to write on your heart, because there’s no other way to preserve it.” – Shauna Niequist

3. “Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” – Jacqueline Boone

4. “As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.” – Virginia Woolf

5. “I learned my strengths and my weaknesses. I experienced the exhileration of the ups and the despairs of the lows and most of the feelings in between… I learned courage and I learned it myself” – Ann Stirk

6. “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro

7. “Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” – Barbara De Angelis

8. “How do the geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons? How do we, humans, know when it is time to move on? As with the migrant birds, so surely with us, there is a voice within, if only we would listen to it, that tells us so certainly when to go forth into the unknown.” – Elizabeth Kübler-Ross

9. “Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.” – Mae West

10. “Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” – Wendell Berry

11. “If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.” – Angelina Jolie

12. “The more I travelled the more I realised that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends” – Shirley MacLaine

Quotes About Following Your Dreams

13. “Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live in?” – Caroline Myss

14. “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” – Roman Payne

15. “I hope the fathers and mothers of little girls will look at them and say ‘yes, women can.'” – Dilma Rousseff

16. “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand

17. “This journey has always been about reaching your own other shore no matter what it is, and that dream continues.” – Diana Nyad

18. “Anybody can be an explorer if they want to be. You can be an astronaut if you want. Figure out what you want to do, and then go do it” – Helen Thayer

19. “Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” – Marie Curie

20. “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.” – Mae C. Jemison

21. “I did not want to be depressed by the gap existing between my weakness and my ambition.” – Ella Maillart

22. “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe

23. “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.” – Marie Beyon Ray

24. “An adventure may be worn as a muddy spot or it may be worn as a proud insignia. It is the woman wearing it who makes it the one thing or the other” – Norma Shearer

25. “We still live in a world in which a significant fraction of people, including women, believe that a woman belongs and wants to belong exclusively in the home.” – Rosalyn Sussman

26. “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

27. “If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you are always in the same place.” – Nora Roberts

Quotes About Being an Independent Woman

28. “You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” – Diane von Furstenberg

29. “Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.” – Hannah Arendt

30. “It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn – which is what life is all about.” – Oprah Winfrey

31. “Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.” – Mae Jemison

32. “If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place.” – Margaret Mead

Feminist Quotes on Travel

33. “I can’t understand why men make all this fuss about Everest” – Junko Tabei

34. “Just watch, all of you men. I’ll show you what a woman can do…I’ll go across the country, I’ll race to the Moon… I’ll never look back.” – Edna Gardner Whyte

35. “I’ve never found my sex a hinderment; never faced a difficulty, which a woman, as well as a man, could not surmount; never felt a fear of danger; never lacked courage to protect myself. I’ve been in tight places and have seen harrowing things.” – Harriet Chalmers Adams

36. “I want to do is because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.” – Amelia Earhart

Quotes About the Strength of Women

37. “A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done.” – Marge Piercy

38. “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anaïs Nin

39. “If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can’t they fly in Space?” – Valentina Tereshkova

40. “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” – Maya Angelou

41. “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” – J. K. Rowling

42. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” – Mary Louise Alcott

43. “Life shrinks or expands in proportion with one’s courage.” – Anaïs Nin

44. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks

45. “Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” – Helen Keller

46. “There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.” – Alphonse De Lamartine

47. “Don’t ever accept anyone else’s preconceived limitations. If there’s something you want to do, there isn’t any reason you can’t do it.” – Amy Dodson

48. “Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one that is going to require the most from you.” – Caroline Myss

49. “I am willing to put myself through anything, temporary pain or discomfort means nothing to me as long as I can see that the experience will take me to a new level. I am interested in the unknown, and the only path to the unknown is through breaking barriers, an often painful process.” – Diana Nyad

50. “I’ve not ceased being fearful, I’ve gone ahead despite the pounding in my heart that says: turn back, turn back, you’ll die if you go too far.” – Erica Jong

So tell me, did this list of solo travel quotes inspire you to grab your metaphorical balls (or real balls if you’re a guy and still found this useful) and be just as adventurous as little boys are told they can be, while little girls are made to play with plastic kitchens?

And if you know of any more inspirational quotes about women travelling alone – leave them in the comments! Because we’re aaaaaall in thiiiiiis togeeeeether…

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Bookmarked and shared! Love this so much. Going through a bit of a funk at the moment and these definitely lifted my spirits. Thanks for writing this ❤

The one thing that always gets me out of a funk is your Instagram page! Glad it could life you up a bit and thanks for sharing Gloria! <3

This is beautiful. Well compiled collection of quotes.

I am traveling solo right now. Thank you, thabk you, thank you. <3

"If we're tryin', then we're breakin' free…."

I love High School Musical…! And you’re welcome!

These are the best quote about women inspiration I have ever read. A million of thanks for sharing the post. These quotes will help the girls to shine in life. I believe that no nation can prosper without the contribution of girls. Actually, women are the real super human. Because they have deal both house and office.

Haha great comment! And glad you like the quotes 🙂

I’ve been trying to make a list of inspirational quotes by women for encouragement when I’m down. Your post is really helpful – thanks a lot, Katie!

No problem – I hope you found these inspiring!

Great compilation of quotes! awesome!!

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50 Best Solo Travel Quotes – Inspiring Travel Alone Quotes

I made my first trip alone at the age of 19. Since then, I’ve tried to plan at least one solo trip a year and travel somewhere completely on my own.

All these trips changed my personality in a very positive way and helped me become a more self-confident and open-minded person.

If you’re a frequent solo traveler like I am you probably know all the great benefits of traveling alone .

If you haven’t tried it yet, hopefully, these 50 best solo travel quotes will help you take the leap and book a flight ticket for your first adventure alone!

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50 Best Solo Travel Quotes to Inspire You to Travel Alone

The following solo travel quotes should mainly be an inspiration. Plus you can easily copy-paste them and use them as Instagram captions or design your own custom stickers for example.

“You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” Diane von Furstenberg

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” Helen Keller

“Travel is an investment in yourself.” Unknown

“Dare to live the life you always wanted.” Unknown

“Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one thing that is going to require the most from you.” Caroline Myss

“Traveling alone doesn’t always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” Jacqueline Boone

“I always wonder why birds choose to stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on earth. Then I ask myself the same question.” Harun Yahya

“Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life-changing experience of your life. Try it at least once!” Unknown

“When the traveler goes alone he gets acquainted by himself.” Liberty Hyde Bailey

“Not I, nor anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself.” Walt Whitman

“You don’t need magic to disappear, all you need is a destination and a great hostel!” Unknown

“You must go on adventures to find out where you belong.” Sue Fitzmaurice

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain

“Just because my path is different, doesn’t mean I’m lost!” Unknown

“I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more.” Thomas Jefferson

” A ship is safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.” Gael Attal

“If you never go, you will never know!” Unknown

“Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.” Hannah Arendt

“Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” Roman Payne

“If you have to wait for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime!” Unknown

“Live your life by a compass, not a clock” Erica Jong

“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” Wendell Berry

“You have exactly one life in which to do everything you’ll ever do. Act accordingly” Colin Wright

“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” Mary Anne Radmacher

“Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” Henry Rollins

“I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” Daphne du Maurier

“I’m never happier than when I’m alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.” Storm Jameson

“If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.” Angelina Jolie

“This is the journey of your life. Don’t try to explain it to others, because only you can see it.” Nitin Namdeo

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Neale Donald Walsch

“Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient.” Grace Lichtenstein

“Travel far enough to meet yourself!” Unknown

“The question isn’t who is going to let me, it’s who is going to stop me.” Ayn Rand

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver

“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world.” Freya Stark

“Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind.” Marty Rubin

“A mind that is stretched by new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

“Walk your own path and be yourself.” Joanne Nussbaum

“There are better things ahead than any we leave behind” C.S. Lewis

“Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” John Mayer

“What good are wings without the courage to fly?” Harper Lee

“My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.” Rumi

“People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves.” Paulo Coelho

“There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.” Jack Kerouac

“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learninig how to sail my ship.” Mary Louise Alcott

“Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.” Suzy Strutner

“To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” Elizabeth Gilbert

“The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” Anna Quindlen

“Traveling solo means getting to know the real you!” Unknown

“Then one day, when you least expect it, the great adventure finds you.” Ewan McGregor

Undoubtedly, solo travel can be really intimidating – especially the first time. However, it’s always more about your mind than about your abilities.

You’re forced to believe in yourself and what you’re capable of . As soon as you recognize your inner strength, you’ll find out you can accomplish more than you ever thought.

Take these 50 best solo travel quotes as an extra push to overcome your fears and start your unforgettable trip alone!

If you share one of these inspirational travel quotes on Instagram, don’t forget to mention me! 🙂

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Do you want to travel like me? Here are some of my favorite travel tips and resources:

Flights: I prefer using CheapOair or Skyscanner to book flights. The destination everywhere feature is perfect for finding some cheap deals! Accommodation: Booking.com is my favorite site to find some great hotel deals. I do love staying at a local place as well, thus I book an Airbnb every now and then. Travel Insurance: There are many reasons why travel insurance is important and I never travel without one. I use the simple and flexible one from SafetyWing that protects me against unforeseen events. Tours: I love taking tours to explore destinations like a local. My favorite website to book them in advance is GetYourGuide . Camera Gear: I use a Nikon D5300 camera with an 18-105 mm and a 10-20 mm wide-angle lens to take my photos.

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I love all of these quotes. Solo travel has definitely changed my life in so many ways. I’m so glad I never waited for anyone to pursue what I wanted. 🙂

Yeah same for me! It’s such an incredible feeling ☺️

Yeah!! mostly I travel solo so I can relate to all the quotes

I’m a little ashamed to say I’ve never travelled solo!! But these quotes definitely make me want to do it one day!

I really hope you’ll have the chance one day ☺️

Oh man, this hurts during these times of lockdown… ‘If I never go, I’ll never know’… AHHHH. I think ‘Patience is a virtue’ is one I probably need to stand by at the moment – haha.

Thank you for sharing. The images make for sweet pins!

Ah yeah it’s hard but we really have to be patient now. We’ll be able to travel again soon hopefully 🙂

Oh I love these quotes! My favorite quote would have to be “For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” I even have it tattooed on my side! ?

Wow! I love this one Jen ?

My favourite quote of the list is “Travel is an investment in yourself” – it’s so true! Travelling solo is an enormous challenge but you come out of it feeling so much stronger and more confident in yourself. The things you experience is definitely an investment. That’s why I always seem to spend most of my savings on travel haha.

Haha same for me! I use all my money to travel ?

Ahh solo travel is the best! Don’t get me wrong, travelling as a couple is awesome but there is something magical about travelling on your own

Yes I understand what you mean 🙂

I’m always on the lookout for more travel quotes.. :] I love so many of these! <3 (I'm also reallyyy missing travel right now, but hopefully soon!)

Yaaay happy you like them! And I hope we all can go back to travel soon ☺️

Im a solo traveler too. My first time to travel solo was when I was 11 yrs old 🙂

It’s a challenge traveling solo but the experience is all worth it.

I usually travel with my husband so I don’t get to do any solo travels. However, I love reading stories about women solo traveling around the world.

Out of the quotes that you provided, I love this one by Angelina Jolie, “If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.” I can’t wait to hop on a plane to travel again so we can explore some more!

Maybe one day you can try it 🙂

It’s a beautiful one, I love it too! I hope we can travel again soon.

This is great Lina! 🙂 I am saving these quotes for later!

Happy you like them 🙂

This is so inspirational! It´s been ages since I travelled alone, but it was an incredible experience and I´d do it all over again.

Yes it’s an unforgettable feeling!

“Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” Oh my….loving it! <3

It’s one of my Top 10!

I could read these all day! I loved going on a solo trip few years back and really think that it changed me for the better. I have been getting itchy feet to do it all over again and I guess this post was exactly what I needed to get 100% convinced ❤️

Hehe I feel you! I was supposed to go to Israel alone a few weeks ago but sadly I couldn’t because of the current situation.

love this, these are so uplifting especially right now!!

Thanks! Happy you like them 🙂

This quote lits is a good idea! I travelled also solo so I can relate! Here is one of my fav in your list: “Just because my path is different, doesn’t mean I’m lost!”

Oh yes love this one so much too!

Very inspiring!

Lovely post full of inspiring quotes ! Can’t wait to travel solo again 🙂

Thanks Camilla! I hope we can do it soon again 🙂

I am just in love with all these quotes! I’ve only done 2 solo trips, and im so happy, its been a phobia i managed to overcome!

Yes it’s an amazing feeling isn’t it?! ?

How awesome to have so many great travel quotes to refer to and be inspired by! Love this post. Thank you for sharing so many wise words! 🙂

Thanks Daphne, Happy you like it 🙂

Travel far enough to meet yourself indeed. ❤️

This is a nice post …. good job !!!

I love solo travel! One Instagrammer I follow answered a question for solo traveling that went ” but what if I’m afraid?” with DO IT AFRAID and if that isn’t such a boost. Now when ever I get scared or on the verge of backing out of something I’ll remind myself that it’s okay to do things afraid, the important thing is to DO IT .

Oh yes totally! I absolutely agree with that!

I must say that when i read this content. I improve my knowledge. Thank you

Solo travel is best. I have heard about solo travel many times and I want to go on solo travel, but did not get a chance. Travel is a way to meet with yourself.

Hopefully one day you’ll get the chance!

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100 Solo Travel Quotes & Viral Instagram Captions

Catchy captions that are 125-150 characters in length get more likes and comments on Instagram. 

Using these rules, I’ve put together a list of 100 quotes about traveling alone that will have your solo travel Instagram posts popping off!

After something funny, feminine, or inspirational? Maybe it’s your first time traveling alone? This list includes solo travel quotes for every situation!

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100 Solo Travel Quotes and Instagram Captions

I read through 100s and 1000s of solo travel quotes, phrases and saying whilst putting together this list. Out of all of them, I think these are the 10 best quotes about traveling alone.

Not only do these quotes capture how important it is to travel alone – they are short and sweet (perfect for Instagram)!

“The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” Henry David Thoreau (Naturalist and philosopher)

“I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more.” Thomas Jefferson (President of the US)

“He travels the fastest who travels alone.” Rudyard Kipling (Author)

“Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” Buddha (Religious Teacher)

“No matter how far you travel, you can never get away from yourself” Haruki Murakami (Author)

“I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” Daphne du Maurier (Author)

“When the traveler goes alone he gets acquainted by himself.” Liberty Hyde Bailey (Horticulturist)

“Life on the open road is the essence of freedom.” Isabelle Eberhardt (Explorer and author)

“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.” G.K. Chesterton (Writer)

“To travel happily, you must travel light. And to travel light, you must travel alone.” Nomadic Yak

There have been many amazing female explorers and travel writers throughout history. But only a few have left memorable quotes about traveling alone as a woman.

These solo female travel quotes are both fun and inspiring – perfect for creating powerful Instagram captions!

“Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.” Mae West (Actress)

“Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” Roman Payne (Novelist and poet)

“The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” Eda LeShan (Author)

“An adventure may be worn as a muddy spot or it may be worn as a proud insignia. It is the woman wearing it who makes it the one thing or the other.” Norma Shearer (Actress)

“I was not rescued by a prince; I was the administrator of my own rescue.” Elizabeth Gilbert (Author of Eat, Pray, Love)

“Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” Barbara De Angelis (Relationship Consultant)

“Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it.” Elizabeth Gilbert (Author of Eat, Pray, Love)

“I knew that if I allowed fear to overtake me, my journey was doomed. Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose to tell myself a different story from the one women are told. I decided I was safe. I was strong. I was brave. Nothing could vanquish me.” Cheryl Strayed (Author of Wild)

“It isn’t the details of my travels that intrigue them; it’s the fact that I am living a rich, fulfilling life. And I’m doing it without a man.” Rita Gelman (Author of Tales of a Female Nomad)

“A girl who travels has relationships that are based not on security, but on sincerity” Lauren Klarfeld (Travel Writer)

Traveling alone isn’t always adventure and excitement – there are also a lot of laughs along the way. Use these funny solo travel quotes to caption the humorous moments on your solo trip!

“Drink heavily with the locals whenever possible.” Anthony Bourdain (Celebrity chef and travel documentarian)

“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” Mark Twain (Author)

“He was free and unencumbered. Which is to say alone and unemployed.” Tim Winton (Author)

“Keep good company – that is, go to the Louvre.” Paul Cezanne (French Artist)

“Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” David Mitchell (Author)

“It’s a long ride home with nothing but me for company. I bore myself sometimes. Not often. Just now and again.” A.J. Hartley (Author)

“I always wonder why birds choose to stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on earth. Then I ask myself the same question.” Harun Yahya (Religious Cult Leader)

The tan will fade and the dirt will wash away, but the memories will last forever Unknown

An adventure each day keeps the doctor away Unknown

“Everyone’s out here getting married. I can’t even find a travel partner!” Unknown

Nervous about traveling alone for the first time? Excited to hit the road and experience independence?

Calm your nerves and get inspired with these quotes about your first solo trip!

“Live your life by a compass, not a clock” Erica Jong (Author)

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu (Philosopher)

“Adventure should be part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing.” Holly Morris (Filmmaker)

“There are better things ahead than any we leave behind” C.S. Lewis (Author)

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain (Author)

“You are still young, free.. Do yourself a favor. Before it’s too late, without thinking too much about it first, pack a pillow and a blanket and see as much of the world as you can. You will not regret it.” Jhumpa Lahiri (Author)

“Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life” Michael Palin (Actor)

“Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” David McCullough Jr (English Teacher)

“A ship is safe in the harbour, but that’s not what ships are built for.” John A. Shedd (Author)

“The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” Anna Quindlen (Author)

“Although you travel alone, you’re rarely ever lonely. Your companions are like-minded travelers seeking the same things as you” Nomadic Yak

Taking a long drive on your lonesome? Snapped all the sights, streets and sunsets with a camera?

Caption all those Instagram posts with these solo road trip quotes!

“Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take.” Angela Blount (Author)

“Now, on this road trip, my mind seemed to uncrinkle, to breathe, to present to itself a cure for a disease it had not, until now, known it had.” Elisabeth Berg (Author)

“It’s not getting from A to B. It’s not the beginning or the destination that counts. It’s the ride in between.” David Baldacci (Novelist)

“All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road.” Jack Kerouac (Author)

“Just me, the road and my ride” Nomadic Yak

Quotes About Wanting to Travel Alone

Dreaming of taking a solo trip around the world? Maybe climbing Machu Picchu? Diving the Great Barrier Reef? Taking a safari in Africa? Road-tripping across the USA?

These quotes are for anyone saying ‘I want to travel alone’!

“There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” Mandy Hale (Author)

“Solo travel is an investment in yourself.” Unknown

“If you have to wait for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime!” Unknown

“Not I, nor anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself.” Walt Whitman (Poet)

“To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” Elizabeth Gilbert (Journalist)

“Don’t put off your adventures while you wait for available friends to join.” Francis Shenstone (Travel Author)

“In this world, there are things you can only do alone, and things you can only do with somebody else. It’s important to combine the two in just the right amount.” Haruki Murakami (Author)

“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.” Robert Louis Stevenson (Author)

“Your path is yours alone. And if it’s the path less traveled, that’s absolutely fine. The world doesn’t need more conformists. The world needs more people who create and question and search.” Laird Hamilton (Surfer)

“Some journeys can be only travelled alone!” Ken Poirot (Author)

Quotes About the Experience of Travelling Alone

These quotes let you know what it feels like when you travel alone. Because it can be tricky trying to express the experience of travelling alone!

“Only by going alone in silence, without baggage, can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness. All other travel is mere dust and hotels and baggage and chatter.” John Muir (Mountaineer)

“Wherever you go, you take yourself with you.” Neil Gaiman (Author)

“I will never be content with a sedentary life. I will always be haunted by thoughts of a sun-drenched elsewhere.” Isabelle Eberhardt (Author)

“We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place, we stay there, even though we go away. And there are things in us that we can find again only by going back there.” Pascal Mercier (Author)

“Because he had no place he could stay in without getting tired of it and because there was nowhere to go but everywhere, keep rolling under the stars…” Jack Kerouac (Author)

“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live.” Hans Christian Andersen (Author)

“The tourist experience is superficial and glancing. The traveler develops a deeper connection with her surroundings. She stays longer, makes her own plans, chooses her own destination, and usually travels alone: solo travel and solo participation, although the most difficult emotionally, seem the most likely to produce a good story.” Ted Conover (Author)

“There’s something about arriving in new cities, wandering empty streets with no destination. I will never lose the love for the arriving, but I’m born to leave.” Charlotte Eriksson (Author)

“I am seated here. Alone. A thousand miles away from everybody. But if I have myself and my sanity, I’ve got nothing else to lose.” Michael Bassey Johnson (Author)

“It is always sad to leave a place to which one knows one will never return. Such are the melancholies du voyage: perhaps they are one of the most rewarding things about traveling.” Gustave Flaubert (Author)

“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” George Augustus Moore (Author and poet)

Quotes About Loving to Travel Alone

Want to show the world how much you love to travel alone? Here are the best quotes about enjoying solo trips!

“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world.” Freya Stark (Explorer and travel writer)

“Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” Henry Rollins (Singer)

“I like being alone when there’s no one around. It’s a nice freedom to be the only one there, humming and coping, following my impulse” Jill Frayne (Author)

“My spirit gets nourished in faraway places. Sometimes I wonder if it’s a biological need, perhaps a biological flaw, that compels me to seek the excitement and challenge that comes of being in a place where nobody knows me.” Rita Golden Gelman (Travel writer)

“When you’re (traveling) with someone else, you share each discovery, but when you are alone, you have to carry each experience with you like a secret, something you have to write on your heart, because there’s no other way to preserve it.” Shauna Niequist (Author)

“I am never happier than when I am alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.” Storm Jameson (Journalist)

“If companionship is a mandate for all of our experiences, then we will miss out on many of life’s blessings.” Gina Greenlee (Travel Author)

“A nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.” Isabelle Eberhardt (Explorer and author)

“Not all those who wander are lost.” J.R.R Tolkien (Author)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” St. Augustine (Saint)

“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” Lao Tzu (Philosopher)

Inspirational Quotes About Traveling Alone

First-time solo travelers have all sorts of worries about traveling alone. Is it weird to travel alone ? Is traveling alone boring ? Is solo travel sad and lonely ?

Let’s get you motivated! Here are the 10 most inspirational quotes for traveling alone!

“The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude.” Paul Theroux (Travel Writer)

“A person does not grow from the ground like a vine or a tree, one is not part of a plot of land. Mankind has legs so it can wander.” Roman Payne (Novelist and poet)

“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” Wendell Berry (Novelist and poet)

“The steward just asked me if I was not afraid to travel alone, and I said, “Why, it is life.” Emily Hahn (Journalist)

“And in fleeing thousands of miles across the Pacific, I chose myself, and a chance at a different future” Alison Singh Gee (Journalist)

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” Helen Keller (Author)

“Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” John Mayer (Musician)

“Go quietly, alone; no harm will befall you.” John Muir (Mountaineer)

“I would not suffer anyone to endure the path I walk. My road must always be traveled alone.” Julie Kagawa (Author)

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver (Poet)

Quotes About Traveling Solo to Find Yourself

There are many advantages to solo travel. However, one of the biggest benefits of traveling alone is discovering who you really are and what you’re truly capable of.

If you want to do some self-reflecting, here are the 10 best quotes about traveling solo to find yourself.

“You travel alone to lose your ways and find yourself.” Nomadic Yak

“It seemed an advantage to be traveling alone. Our responses to the world are crucially moulded by the company we keep, for we temper our curiosity to fit in with the expectations of others” Alain de Botton (Author)

“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s OK. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” Anthony Bourdain (Celebrity chef and travel documentarian)

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” Gustave Flaubert (Author)

“As we go through life, we gradually discover who we are, but the more we discover the more we lose ourselves.” Haruki Murakami (Author)

“Traveling alone makes you vulnerable to being moved by things.” Marlowe Granados (Author)

“We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves.” Pico Iyer (Essayist)

“Traveling alone, you get to be whoever you want. I don’t mean lie. I mean you get to be a blank slate. You can’t leave behind your skin color, or your height, or the handsomeness or homeliness of your face. But you can leave your story behind.” Jedidiah Jenkins (Travel Writer)

“I have traveled many roads in my life. Some were imbued with pain and I needed to avert my gaze. Others were so beautiful that I would have remained there forever. But always, at some point in these routes, I reached a place where I encountered myself.” Pablo Holmberg (Artist)

“People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves.” Paulo Coelho (Lyricist)

“Becoming free is learning about yourself; the scared and the insecure, the brilliant and the bold. Embrace both and the journey is yours and yours alone. No longer are you following another’s directions and your path and purpose will present themselves.” Riitta Klint (Artist)

“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” Terry Pratchett (Author)

You’re now armed with 100 quotes about traveling alone that you can use as solo travel Instagram captions. But what if you want even more?

Goodreads is one of the best resources for finding quotes about traveling alone. Simply use the search function to search for solo travel quotes from your favorite authors.

You could also be a bit cheeky and use captions and quotes that other Instagrammers have already used on their solo trips. Search on Instagram for hashtags such as #solotravel or #travelalone to find popular, funny and inspirational solo trip quotes.

4 Solo Travel Social Media Tips

Using solo travel Instagram captions will help you to get more likes and comments on your posts. However, here are some extra social media tips to boost your engagement even more!

Smartphone attachments to c apture quality content

3 lens combinations. Wide lens for 45% larger landscapes. Macro lens for stunning close-ups.

Capture crystal-clear audio when videoing your travels on your smartphone.

No more asking others to take photos. Comes with a remote for epic selfies.

Use solo travel hashtags

When you include a hashtag in your solo travel Instagram captions or stories, your post will appear when users search for that hashtag. This can help you reach an audience that is interested in your solo travel content. 

When posting photos and stories of your solo trip, be sure to use popular solo travel hashtags such as #travelalone #solotravel #backpacker #wanderlust or #adventure.

Tag your location

Instagram posts with a tagged location get 79% more engagement than posts without a tagged location. 

So wherever you are on your solo trip, tag your location before writing a caption with one of the solo travel quotes above. 

Caption length

According to a study by Hootsuite , longer Instagram captions (90-130 words) tend to get more likes and comments than shorter captions (2-10 words).

However, Influencer Marketing Hub suggests that because Instagram is a visual medium, you should try to limit your captions to 125-150 characters.

If some of the above quotes about traveling alone seem too long for your Instagram posts, you may want to cut them down to just a sentence or two. Or put a twist on a quote to make it your own.

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Is It Safe To Travel Alone As A Woman in 2024?

I ’ve been traveling around the world on my own for over eight years, and it has been years of beautiful moments, major screw-ups and everything in between.

Lucky enough, I learned more about myself and how to stay safe as a solo female traveler on the road than I could have ever imagined.

Solo travel is so freeing and enlightening. It teaches you so much about the world, and yourself, and is something everyone should try at least once in their life.

But is it safe to travel alone as a woman? The answer is yes, but there are some things you need to know.

As a woman, there are more precautions you should take to stay safe.

In this guide, I’ve listed some of my best tips for staying safe as a solo female traveler around the world.

24 Tips for Staying Safe As A Solo Female Traveler

Below are some of my top tips for safety as a solo female traveler…

1. Dress like a local

In my opinion this one could be highly debatable and theoretically women should be able to dress how they like wherever they go, but that is just not realistic.

One of the best lessons I learned traveling alone over the years is how to blend in, and that means dressing like a local when necessary.

If that means covering your hair, cover your hair. Or wear long sleeves or loose clothes, etc. It’s important to do some research before traveling and check out what the local customs are.

It’s often good to not draw attention to yourself on the road if you want to be left alone.

Read More:  Tips for dressing modestly in conservative countries

2. Don’t get wasted

You may find yourself meeting some other travelers in a hostel, and they all want to go out and explore the nightlife.

While it’s always fun to go out with new friends and enjoy a few drinks, dance in a club and mingle with the locals in a bar setting, make sure you know your limits.

Getting blitzed drunk while traveling alone is never a good idea – you open yourself up to all kinds of problems.

You can read about Caz’s recent solo trip to the Peloponnese and Nafplio where she limited her alcohol intake to maintain safety!

3. Don’t tell people where you’re staying

Blinding flash of the obvious – if you are traveling alone as a women and you meet people, don’t mention where you are staying, especially if you feel uncomfortable.

No one really needs to know the name of your hotel, and if you make plans to meet someone, meet at a local landmark or point instead.

The majority of the time, nothing will happen, but a little self-preservation never went amiss.

Note from Caz: As we share our travels on social media, I never share hotel details until I have left the property and destination. I also make sure I delay my sharing by at least a day so no one knows where I truly am in the moment.

4. If you feel uncomfortable alone, join a day tour

I went to Turkey alone back in 2013, right after the murder of an American woman traveling alone and I was met with so much skepticism and fear mongering I almost canceled my flights.

Luckily I’m stubborn and decided I needed to see for myself everything that was going on. Still I was nervous walking around Istanbul alone so I decided to join some tours to get to know the city.

I went on a market and spice tour with Turkish Flavours and also went on some cooking classes. It was the perfect introduction to Turkey and helped me get comfortable being there alone later on.

You can also join the free walking tours, which are a great way to learn about the city’s history and culture, and meet other travelers too.

READ MORE: 1 0 Reasons you need to visit Turkey

5. Avoid being “forward” when necessary

It’s really important to remember that in many cultures around the world, women who are very outgoing can be seen as being “forward.”

This means anything from making eye contact with men walking down the street to being super chatty with people in shops to dressing in tight clothes.

I am a very friendly person and I love talking with strangers and meeting locals on the road, but over the years I have learned to lean on the side of caution after I have had one too many men think I was trying to hook up with them or go out when in fact, I was just being myself.

Also, be careful of having your photo taken with men, as they could interpret that the wrong way. The photo above is of Caz with a bagpipe player in Jerash, Jordan . It was a touristy thing to have your photo with them (for a tip!)! Otherwise, she wouldn’t take a photo with a random stranger.

6. Learn to read situations

It’s really important as a solo female travel to learn to read situations and if you feel in anyway uncomfortable or nervous, get the hell out of there.

Don’t worry about offending people or being rude, self-preservation is the most important thing and to stay safe.

Your gut instinct will tell you a lot about a situation. Intuition goes a long way. Follow your instincts no matter what.

7. Book a few things in advance

One of the situations I hate being in the most while traveling is showing up in a new city or place at night with nothing booked.

I am one of those travelers who prefers to “wing it” but I am careful about booking things for when I arrive straight off the plane in a new place or if I know I will be arriving somewhere at night, just to avoid any unwanted scenarios.

8. Carry a doorstop

One of my best tips for solo female travelers is to carry a little plastic doorstop.

It takes up no space and is great to have to shove under flimsy hotel room doors at night just in case of someone trying to come in.

9. And also a whistle

You never know when you’re going to need a travel safety whistle. Many great backpacks have built-in whistles in the straps.

10. Trust your instincts

Over time, you will learn to develop good instincts on the road which will really help you as a solo traveler.

I am a big advocate of building experience on the road.

For your first solo trip, maybe head to a place that’s considered an easier destination and safe for solo women, where they speak the same language, have a small population or a very tourist-friendly.

Some of the best places to visit for solo female travelers are Iceland or New Zealand , and then when you feel comfortable, work up to places that can be more challenging, like India or Egypt.

In Southeast Asia , the safest country is Thailand without a doubt.

Obviously, people have different instincts and learn different ways, so what works for me can be totally different than what works for you, but at the end of the day, my best piece of advice is learn to trust those instincts!

11. Share on Social Media

While it’s always nice to switch off, social media can be a useful tool for letting people know where you are and what you are doing.

Tell your friends and family how often you intend to post, so that they know if you don’t update your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, they should alert the authorities.

12. Get Uber instead of taxis

Uber, and other ride-sharing apps, can be a much safer way to get from A to B than licensed taxis.

They allow you to follow your journey in real time and share your journey with others.

Make sure you verify the driver’s identity and check the license plate number matches before you get in.

13. Keep batteries and devices charged

Sometimes we forget to charge our phones and they die on us when we’re out hiking. When you travel, you cannot be flexible about this.

If your phone runs out of juice, then it can be a huge problem for you. Not only does it mean you can’t call for help if you need it, but you also can’t see where you are.

Keep your batteries charged at all time.

14. Stay in hostels

Hostels are a great place for introverts and people who are worried about loneliness.

Hostels allow you to meet other people, and break out of your comfort zone.

Not to mention they are the cheapest form of accommodation for solo travelers.

15. Get travel insurance

You never need it, unless you don’t have it. Travel insurance protects you from anything that could go wrong, from being robbed, to having an accident.

A $50 annual plan for travel insurance is much better than the $50,000 medical bill you receive if you get into an accident. Here is a post on the benefits of an annual travel insurance plan.

16. Be aware of your surroundings

It’s always a good idea to research the cities you are visiting and learn the “no go” neighborhoods. This allows you to be more aware of your surroundings and know what to expect.

If you hear running for example, keep an eye on the person behind you. It could be a harmless jogger or it could be someone looking to cause harm.

17. Know where your embassy is

It’s always a good idea to know where your embassy is so you know where to go if there’s a problem.

Your embassy can help you if you have lost your passport, and work with the police should anything bad happen.

18. Lock your valuables up

If you’re staying in a hotel or hostel, they will usually provide a safe or locker where you can lock up your valuables.

Keep jewelry, laptops, cameras, and other important items locked in the safe while you’re out and about.

If there’s no locker or safe, at least carry a padlock so you can lock your bag and leave it in a safe place in your room.

19. Get a local sim card

This not only allows you to have data at all times, but calls and texts so you can call for help if you need to.

The best option if you have an unlocked phone, is to  purchase an eSim . It’s easy, and automatic, and you don’t need to run around the destination trying to find a sim and then understand how it works.  Airalo is our preferred esim provider.

20. Be aware of cultural norms

The easiest way to feel safe in a foreign country is to understand the culture and traditions.

If you are traveling to the Middle East , know that they dress conservatively, and you should do the same.

Some of the biggest problems you receive on the road is causing offense to others because you haven’t looked up the cultural norms.

21. Carry pepper spray or a rape alarm

This is going to sound like scare mongering, and it really depends where you travel to where you might need these things.

If you’re visiting somewhere known to be dangerous, such as South Africa , carry these things so you can use them as a weapon if you need to, but if you’re just visiting somewhere in Europe , you probably won’t need this level of protection.

22. Don’t feed into harassment

If someone approaches you, and you think they are trying to do you harm, don’t feed into their approach.

This means don’t talk back to them, keep calm and avoid eye contact, try to walk on and don’t engage with them.

They will usually give up and move on when they see you’re not feeding into them.

23. Carry valuables in pockets, not bags

If you don’t need a bag, and you only carry your wallet, keys and phone, then keep your belongings in a pocket rather than in a bag.

Most robberies are bag snatchers, so if you avoid putting things of importance into your bag, then your valuables will be much safer.

24. Bring all medication from home

Bring all the medication you need from home, plus some preventative ones. Bring paracetamol, diarrhoea tablets, and other sickness pills you might need with you.

You should avoid buying medicine from local pharmacies as they may either not work, or not be what they say they are. Here is our medical packing list .

Final Thoughts on Safety for Solo Female Travelers

I know that these tips may be overwhelming or frightening even, but do know that it’s very unlikely you will run into any issues when on your solo adventure.

As long as you stick to the tourist trails, and follow this advice, you are about to walk into some life-changing experiences that are only going to leave positive impressions on you.

It’s easy to get caught up in the negatives, and so many people will try to scare monger you into not going alone, but remember that each person has their own perspective of the world.

The true world is out there, waiting for you to explore it.

More Solo Travel Tips

Need more inspiration for solo female travel? Here are some other useful resources…

• Budget travel tips for solo travelers
• Tips for meeting people as a solo female traveler
• Photography tips for solo travelers
• 15 Best Places To Travel Alone As A Woman
• What Are The Most Important Solo Travel Questions to Ask
• hhe Best Tips For Effective Travel And Communication